
Striker Ellis Harrison has returned to Bristol Rovers after being released by MK Dons at the end of last season.
The 31-year-old returns to the Memorial Stadium, where he has signed a one-year deal to return to the club he previously represented at academy level and made his debut with in 2011.
Harrison began his career in Bristol Rovers’ academy and made his first team debut with the Bristol-based club in 2011. He helped them achieve back-to-back promotions from the National League in 2014/15 and from League Two to League One in 2015/16.
After spells with Ipswich, Portsmouth, Fleetwood and Port Vale, Harrison joined MK Dons on deadline day in the 2023 summer transfer window.
Harrison made 59 appearances in all competitions in his two seasons contracted to MK Dons, scoring 13 times. He also spent the second half of last season on loan with Walsall, before being confirmed as leaving MK Dons upon expiry of contract.
Rovers’ Head Coach Darrell Clarke told the club’s official website that he was very pleased to get the move done.
He said, “Ellis is a top professional, a brilliant athlete, and returns to the Club with significant experience and a real know-how of how to win games and progress through the leagues.
“Ellis was excellent to work with in my first spell at Bristol Rovers, and during our time together at Port Vale, and the coaches and I are looking forward to working with him again this season.”
Harrison could play against MK Dons next season, with Rovers rebuilding in League Two after relegation last season.