The Leeds winger will join the Blues for another season-long loan after spending 2023-24 at Goodison Park

Jack Harrison’s return to Everton has been confirmed.

The winger was a key player under Sean Dyche while on loan from Leeds United last season, making 29 appearances and scoring three goals.

His parent club’s failure to secure promotion from the Championship triggered a clause in his contract allowing him to leave again for top flight football – and the Blues have taken advantage.

Everton’s intent to explore Harrison’s return was clear by the end of last season. The ECHO first reported of the club’s intentions to open negotiations before the final game of the campaign and the club acted on that interest at the first opportunity. Talks advanced last week and he has now become Everton’s second signing of the summer, following the deal that brought Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam to Merseyside.

Harrison, who is currently in Miami preparing for pre-season, said the opportunity to play at Goodison Park in the club’s final year at the stadium was one of several compelling reasons to return to the Blues

He said: “It’s a great honour to be part of the last season at Goodison. It’s a club with a lot of history and you see how many fans have packed out the stadium for such a long time.

“I’m definitely excited. I always remember Goodison Park having a great atmosphere at games. Being part of it last year, especially moments like the win over Liverpool under the lights, the big win over Newcastle, as well – the atmosphere was bouncing and it’s such a pleasure to be part of that. The last season at Goodison Park has to be a special one for everybody and we’ll definitely be wanting to make the most of those games like last year and create more memories.

“We can take confidence from last season but I think there’s a lot we can improve upon, as well. I know defensively we were very sound last season, but on the attacking end I want to be able to add more to the team and improve my numbers with goals and assists.”