Alfie was signed by Eddie Howe and Newcastle United from Manchester City in the winter window of 2024. Manager Howe said it was 'a signing for now and the future' upon completing his signature.

The signing of 18 year old Harrison was of course part of the clubs focussed and deliberate effort to increase the depth of quality within the youth ranks of the club, adding assets that have prospects of either making a significant impact in the first team or, at the very least, holding a prospect of an increased resale value