​Leeds United have officially announced the arrival of attacker Harry Wilson, who departs Fulham to join the Elland Road club. Wilson has agreed a four-year contract and becomes Leeds’ first signing of the summer transfer window, signaling the club’s ambitions as they begin a new chapter ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Reflecting on his decision after becoming a free agent at the end of the season, Wilson explained that Leeds stood out as the club that demonstrated genuine interest in him. “When the season finished and I became a free transfer, I felt Leeds were the team that really showed the interest in me,” he said upon finalizing his move to Elland Road. “And as a player, you want to play for a team which you feel like they want you and you feel like they are doing everything to get you. Speaking with the Welsh boys, I think it was pretty clear that this was the place that I wanted to come.”
The Welsh international enjoyed a strong spell with Fulham last season, netting ten Premier League goals across 36 appearances. Yet Wilson remains focused on embracing a fresh challenge in a new environment. “Last year was an important year for Leeds,” he noted. “I think as a newly promoted team, it was all about being solid, making sure you stay in the Premier League, because previous years have shown how difficult that can be with the number of teams that have come up and gone straight back down.”
Wilson recalled the two meetings with Leeds during the previous campaign, describing both as highly demanding. “I can only go off the two games I played against Leeds last year. They were both really, really tough games and quite similar in a way. I think at Craven Cottage it was a tight game and Fulham got the win late on. Then at Elland Road again, another tight game where Leeds were the better team and then scored late on. I think in both of those games I realised what a difficult team they were,” he added. “I am just excited to come in, join the group and build on what the team put in place last year. And obviously watching from afar, seeing how tough it is to come here, it shows that they are a really, really competitive team. I am really looking forward to being part of that.”
As Wilson completes his move, Leeds remain active in the transfer market, aiming to bolster several areas of the squad this summer. The club is exploring additional options, with Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Southampton midfielder Shea Charles among the targets identified by head coach Daniel Farke as he shapes a competitive and balanced squad for the new season. This continued recruitment underscores Leeds’ intent to enhance depth, maintain momentum, and challenge at the highest level in the Premier League. With Wilson’s arrival, Leeds fans have a fresh option to bolster their attack while the club pursues further reinforcements to support their ongoing campaign in English football’s top tier.