Teenage goalkeeper Elyh Harrison is set to train with the first team at Manchester United after being recalled from his loan spell at Chester FC. The 18-year-old, who holds South African citizenship through his mother, has impressed United’s management after rising through the club’s youth ranks.
Harrison, a standout prospect at United, has been highly regarded for his performances in various age groups. He was even awarded the Dezil Haroun Award last season, which recognizes the club’s best reserve player. At the beginning of this season, Harrison was sent out on loan to Chester FC, where he quickly made an impact, keeping six clean sheets in his early matches.
Now, he returns to Manchester United to train alongside established first-team goalkeepers Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, has called up several young players to the first team as part of a strategy to strengthen the squad and improve on their current 13th-place standing in the Premier League.
Fans and football enthusiasts have reacted positively to the news on social media, expressing support for Harrison’s potential future at Old Trafford. While he has represented England at youth level, the talented goalkeeper could one day switch allegiances to represent Bafana Bafana, potentially taking over from long-time South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
With his rise through the ranks at one of the world’s biggest football clubs and his growing reputation, Harrison is undoubtedly a player to watch as he continues his development at Manchester United.
