Rekeem Harper made just six league starts for Ipswich Town. He's now a free agent after leaving Port Vale (Image: Steve Waller)
Rekeem Harper made just six league starts for Ipswich Town. He's now a free agent after leaving Port Vale (Image: Steve Waller)
Former Ipswich Town midfielder Rekeem Harper is now a free agent after being released by Port Vale following their promotion from League Two.
The 25-year-old joined Darren Moore's side in November last year, signing a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season after his contract at Burton Albion was cancelled by mutual agreement.
Harper helped the Valiants finished second in the fourth tier and seal an immediate return to League One after their relegation from the third tier last season.
Rico Richards, Antwoine Hackford and Rekeem Harper celebrate promotion whilst holding the Sky Bet League Two runners up trophy.
Rico Richards, Antwoine Hackford and Rekeem Harper celebrate promotion whilst holding the Sky Bet League Two runners up trophy.
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During his spell at Vale Park, he made 21 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice, but is among eight players to depart after not being offered a new deal.
Harper played a total of 19 times in all competitions for Town after joining from West Brom in a £500k deal as the third of 19 signings by Paul Cook during that hectic 'Demolition Man' summer of 2021.
He spent two years at Portman Road, but had his contract terminated by mutual consent in June 2023 after loan spells at Crewe Alexandra and Exeter City.