# Harrogate Town player recruitment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/harrogate-town-player-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-08-20T20:06:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Harrogate Town has engaged in several player acquisitions involving Middlesbrough talent. In July 2026, the National League club completed a permanent signing of 20-year-old centre-back Archie Baptiste on a two-year contract. 

Following this, in August 2026, the club secured midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan from Middlesbrough U21. Johnson, who has represented England and Ghana internationally, is scheduled to remain with the club until May 31, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Harrogate Town signs midfielder Brayden Johnson on loan

Midfielder Brayden Johnson has joined Harrogate Town on a season-long loan from Middlesbrough U21, effective until May 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harrogate-town-signs-midfielder-brayden-johnson-on-loan

### 2026-07-24: Harrogate Town signs Middlesbrough defender Archie Baptiste on permanent deal

Harrogate Town signed 20‑year‑old centre‑back Archie Baptiste from Middlesbrough on a two‑year contract for an undisclosed fee, after youth spells at Chelsea and Tottenham and a loan at Rochdale.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harrogate-town-signs-middlesbrough-defender-archie-baptiste-on-permanent-deal

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