“I Shouldn’t Have Left – Former Rotherham United Favourite Quietly Regrets Exit as Millers Begin New Era Without Him”
Just months after leaving Rotherham United, fan-favourite striker Jonson Clarke-Harris is reportedly reflecting with a touch of nostalgia — wondering whether parting ways with the Millers so soon might have been premature.
Clarke-Harris and Rotherham agreed to a mutual termination of his contract on 4 July 2025, allowing him to depart the club before the end of his deal rather than simply waiting for it to expire. Shortly afterward, he signed a two-year contract with Turkish side Pendikspor on 9 July 2025, beginning a fresh chapter in his career.
During his 2024–25 season with Rotherham United, Clarke-Harris featured 29 times and scored 7 goals, earning respect from supporters for his passion, aerial threat, and leadership in attack. While his final campaign didn’t reach the heights of his earlier spells in English football, his work rate and connection with the fans helped make him a memorable figure at the New York Stadium.
Now settled at Pendikspor in Turkey’s TFF First League, Clarke-Harris is adapting to a new league and culture — scoring goals and helping his new club chase promotion — but insiders say he hasn’t forgotten his time with the Millers.
> “Jonson loved every minute at Rotherham,” a close source told The Millers Weekly. “He moved on to test himself abroad, and he’s proud of that. But when he sees the passion around the Millers and how the club is building for the future, you can see in him a quiet ‘maybe I shouldn’t have left just yet.’”
Rotherham’s summer overhaul saw a number of departures and bold changes as manager Matt Hamshaw moves toward a new squad identity for the 2025/26 season, blending experienced pros with hungry young talent. Meanwhile, supporters still remember Clarke-Harris’s aerial presence, his commitment, and the way he led by example on the pitch.
For Rotherham United, this summer marked a chance to refresh and rebuild.
For Jonson Clarke-Harris, the new chapter in Turkey is exciting — yet in quieter moments, watching the Millers from afar, one thought still lingers:
“I shouldn’t have left.”
