Released forward Marcus Harness has joined Huddersfield Town, who are now managed by ex-Blues first-team coach Lee Grant.

Town announced Harness’s departure this morning and the 29-year-old has quickly been confirmed as a Terriers player, signing a three-year deal.

“I got a call from Lee Grant after he got the manager’s job at Huddersfield Town, he told me about the club and the direction that it’s going in and everything going on that I wasn’t aware of,” Harness told the League One club’s website.

“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 have had a lot of conversations over the last week, and it seems like a great fit; I’m really excited to be here.”

Grant, who took over at the West Yorkshire club last week and has already recruited midfielder Ryan Ledson from Preston North End, added: “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.

“Marcus has experience of the hard work and sacrifice that is needed to take an upward, ambitious journey such as the one in the making at Huddersfield Town, and he remains hungry to achieve more in his career.

“I look forward to working with Marcus in the coming months and I’m sure he’s a player that our supporters are going to enjoy watching play.”

Writing on social media regarding his time at Town, Harness said: “Couldn’t have dreamt of a better two seasons. Thank you for everything.”

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waldenblue7 added 20:01 - Jun 2 Best of luck Marcus, thanks for the two promotion winning seasons.
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Whos_blue added 20:06 - Jun 2 Good news. Always struck me as a good pro. Glad he's got himself sorted so quickly.
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trevski_s added 20:08 - Jun 2 Best of luck Harness, time to earn those back to back promotions once again and look forward to seeing you return to Portman Road with Huddersfield in the Premier League
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flykickingbybgunn added 20:14 - Jun 2 He will be good for them. Good luck to both Marcus and Hudders.
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LegendofthePhoenix added 20:22 - Jun 2 Marcus, you have been a credit to ITFC in your time here, Superb attitude on and off the pitch, one of the true "running towards adversity" players who always gave everything. Thanks so much, and hope you rip it up at Huddersfield and get another promotion on your CV, a proper club.
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churchmans added 20:23 - Jun 2 Huddersfield have signed a great player on a free!! He will light up div 1 really liked watching harness play,great to watch
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Wicksy added 21:12 - Jun 2 Always had a soft spot for Huddersfield. Hope Marcus does well for them
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Monkey_Blue added 21:18 - Jun 2 Always liked Harness and think he’d have been very useful if we’d kept him. I wish him all the best and also hoping Huddersfield do well for him and Grant.
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apnorman23 added 22:30 - Jun 2 If Klug Goes too, it's just going to be a wipe out of fringe players. Grant and Klug will raid where they know a contractural problem. If the Champioship stars signed last season needed a wake up call, it's 7th July and being fittess in the League. Town need to bounce straight away, or be another West Brom, Norwich, Sheff Utd, Coventry etc, Knocking but not opening the door back up. My West Ham (Also support ITFC) took ages to find feet and look at the mess they are in now with the Porn Baron at helm...!

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VanDusen added 23:03 - Jun 2 Really great and under-rated player. Well done McKenna and the club for not pushing for a fee and letting him make a quick move at a crucial point in his career, despite being a bit sad he isn't going to join us for the current campaign. Thanks for everything Marcus - in particular inspiring that comeback at St Andrews last season!
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trevski_s added 00:18 - Jun 3 @wicksy same, I used to go to Huddersfield uni and worked at the Odeon/Costa next door to the stadium so would often have the team come in (and the Giants rugby team). I think they have gained a great player in Harness and Grant is going to be one to watch too
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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 05:35 - Jun 3 Good for Marcus to land a new job so soon. Very pleased we did not extend the contract to nickle and dime Huddersfield for a nominal fee. We are bigger than that, and I'm happy we proved it.
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Flight_of_Shefki added 06:38 - Jun 3 Aw, this is quality. Bosh, straight in there - good lad. Wish them both all the best.
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Linkboy13 added 10:08 - Jun 3 This is a very good signing for Huddersfield a player who proved could play in the championship last season.
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Radlett_blue added 10:47 - Jun 3 Harness should be a good player in League 1 & a 3 year deal will suit him down to the ground.
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backwaywhen added 12:09 - Jun 3 Was this whole move a nod of thanks from Town to Grant ….nod nod wink wink ! Good luck to both , hope they get promoted .
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Wicksy added 13:37 - Jun 3 Anybody remember that fantastic fanzine Huddersfield had in about 2000? Really well produced.
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algarvefan added 22:29 - Jun 3 Great news for Marcus and sounds like the perfect fit, Good luck mate and hope the team bounce back this season.
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bucket99 added 00:08 - Jun 4 @VanDusen, you're dead right. Those 2 goals were brilliant. Showed his ability with both feet for the first and a seriously difficult finish for the second. Not many starts that season, but could be relied on when he came on. Best of luck to him.
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