Michael Carrick delivers honest take on Harry Maguire’s new contract
Michael Carrick delivers honest take on Harry Maguire’s new contract Manchester United caretaker boss Michael Carrick has opened up on the club’s decision to award Harry Maguire a new deal. Here to stay Earlier on Tuesday, United announced that Maguire had put pen to paper on a new one-year contract, ending all speculation about his future. United retain the option of extending his stay by an additional 12 months.
He was set to leave the club as a free agent and talks had been ongoing, with the club eager to keep him, but on reduced wages. Maguire is believed to have turned down significant wages elsewhere in favour of remaining at Old Trafford. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that he was attracting interest from Turkey, Italy and the Premier League.
The defender revealed his delight at extending his stay with the club, praising the direction the team is taking. Carrick spoke to Sky Sports and hailed Maguire’s resilience, while insisting the decision to keep him was an easy one to make. Carrick’s Maguire verdict “I think stability and consistency is important.
He’s been through everything at this club and he knows what it’s all about. ” “The way he handles himself, his character…he’s been terrific since I came back. Credit to him for that really.
And I think the experience is important. ” “We got a really good mix within the squad of some really good talent and high-end ability-wise. Younger players, we got a good number in what we claim to class as the peak years, and Harry’s obviously at that stage where he is getting a little bit further down the line in terms of career.