Former Stoke City player Harry Souttar revealed that it was an easy decision for him to leave Leicester City after being informed that his time was up at the King Power Stadium.
Souttar, who made the move from Stoke to Leicester 18 months ago in a £15m deal, was rumored to be returning to Stoke this summer. However, instead of going back to the bet365 Stadium, the Scottish-born Australian international has opted to join Championship side Sheffield United on a season-long loan in a bid to revitalize his career.
Having played only four games under Enzo Maresca last season, Souttar found himself on the fringes as Leicester earned promotion back to the Premier League. Despite hoping for a fresh start under new manager Steve Cooper, he was overlooked in favor of other defenders, leading to his decision to seek a new opportunity elsewhere.
Upon learning of his availability, Souttar swiftly agreed to the move to Sheffield United, a club he believes speaks for itself in terms of history and stature. Excited about the new chapter in his career, Souttar expressed eagerness to work with manager Chris Wilder and his staff, emphasizing the strong squad they have built for the upcoming season.
While the news of Souttar’s move stirred mixed emotions among Stoke fans online, with many expressing sadness at seeing him in the colors of another club, there was an overall sense of understanding and well-wishing for his future endeavors.