Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire signs one-year contract extension with Red Devils
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire signs one-year contract extension with Red Devils Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Devils, and an option to extend it by another 12 months has been included in the deal, according to The National News . The Man United star was out of contract at the end of the current season but has not committed his future to the Old Trafford club despite interest from elsewhere. Three Premier League clubs, four Serie A clubs and one Turkish club wanted to sign Maguire as a free agent at the end of the season.
However, the Red Devils were keen to hold on to one of their most experienced centre-backs for at least one more season. The 33-year-old has featured in 20 games across all competitions for Man United this term, playing a major role under manager Michael Carrick. The club have Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite on their radar as they prepare for life without Maguire, holding a meeting with his representatives in February.
Man United are also hoping 20-year-old Frenchman Leny Yoro and his 19-year-old English counterpart Ayden Heaven will both grow to become mainstays in their starting XI going forward. Maguire has shown no signs of slowing down and will be looking forward to playing more regularly next season. The England international joined Man United from Leicester City in 2019 for £80 million, becoming the world’s most expensive defender at the time.
He has proven his quality time and time again and the Red Devils could do with his experience as they return to European football next season. Man United are currently third in the Premier League table ahead of their final seven fixtures of the season, and a solid finish to the campaign will see them secure Champions League qualification.