Rekeem Harper Joins Barrow on Two-Year Deal, Reuniting with Former Rovers and Port Vale Connections

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Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Rekeem Harper has signed a two-year contract with Barrow in League Two, marking a reunion with several former Rovers and Port Vale connections. Harper, who turns 25 this year, had a short loan spell with Rovers in 2017, appearing in four games. Since then, he has had seven different clubs and is now set to join Barrow when his contract with Port Vale expires at the end of the month. During his time with Port Vale, Harper played 21 times and scored one goal under Darren Moore's management.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rekeem Harper joins Barrow on a two-year contract from Port Vale, reuniting with several former Blackburn Rovers connections, including Sam Barnes, Connor Mahoney, and Leo Duru.
  • Harper had a short loan spell with Blackburn Rovers in 2017, playing four games for the club.
  • Since his loan spell, Harper has played for seven different clubs and is now set to join Barrow in League Two.
  • Harper, who is 25 years old, had a significant impact at Port Vale, playing 21 times and scoring one goal under Darren Moore's management.
  • Harper cited his desire to join a club with "ambitions to do big things" and a "winning environment" as reasons for signing with Barrow.

Statistics:

  • Rekeem Harper will join Barrow on a two-year contract at the end of the month.
  • Harper will be 25 years old when he joins Barrow.
  • Harper has played for seven different clubs since his loan spell with Blackburn Rovers in 2017.
  • Harper played 21 times for Port Vale and scored one goal during his time with the club.
  • Darren Moore was Harper's manager during his brief stint at Port Vale.

Sources:

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