**Marcus Harness, who is eligible to represent Ireland, will join League One side Huddersfield Town on 1 July following his departure from relegated Premier League club Ipswich Town.**
The Coventry-born winger spent most of the 2024/25 season on loan at Championship side Derby County, making over 40 appearances and netting four times for the Rams as they narrowly avoided relegation to the third tier.
Before that loan spell, Harness made two Premier League appearances for Ipswich, coming off the bench against Liverpool and Manchester City.
A youth product of Coventry City, Harness has enjoyed spells at all tiers in the EFL, including long stints with Burton Albion and Portsmouth, as well as loans with Ilkeston, Aldershot Town and Port Vale.
The 29-year-old joins the Terriers as Lee Grant’s second signing as manager of the Yorkshire side, following the arrival of Ryan Ledson.
Harness and Grants have previously worked together at Ipswich, where Harness was key in their promotion to the top flight in the 2023/24 season.
Speaking to the club website about the signing, Grant said: “I’m delighted to add Marcus to the squad this early in the summer and keep our momentum building. Opening the window with two players with such quality and experience, and a genuine desire for success, sets a wonderful tone for the season ahead.
“Obviously, as someone who I have had the opportunity to work with previously, I’m confident Marcus has all of the qualities – both personally and professionally – that the supporters will be excited to see.
“We are delighted he has chosen us ahead of significant interest from clubs in the division above, which speaks to his commitment towards what we are trying to achieve this season.”
Harness also spoke of his delight at joining the Terriers and reuniting with Grant.
“I got a call from Lee Grant after he got the manager job at Huddersfield Town. He told me about the club and the direction it’s going in, and everything going on that I wasn’t aware of.
“I know how he works, so it was a no-brainer for me – I was sold early on. I’m sure he’s going to do a great job here, and I’m going to do my best to try and help that.
“We’ve had a lot of conversations over the last week, and it seems like a great fit; I’m really excited to be here.”