Manchester United have agreed a new deal with Harry Maguire to keep him at Old Trafford for a further 12 months
The Manchester United squad have gotten their way after Harry Maguire last week agreed a one-year extension to his contract.
The majority of the team believed it would’ve been “madness” if the veteran defender wasn’t handed a new contract. The 33-year-old is back in favour after experiencing difficulties under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
The centre-half, who joined United from Leicester City for £80million, has been a great leader under Michael Carrick’s tenure. Maguire had led by example for his teammates and they were reportedly clamouring for a new contract for the England international.
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A source told The Sun earlier this year: “The players think it would be madness if he was not offered a new deal. Harry has endured plenty of ups and downs at United but has come through all that and is playing really well.
“He’s very well-respected in the dressing room and is passing on a lot of knowledge to some of the younger players like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro. Everyone likes him and respects him and the majority of the players want the club to give him a deal.”
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It was reported that AC Milan were interested in Maguire during the January transfer window. However, rumours about his future ultimately came to nothing as the experienced defender signed a new deal with United last week.
His previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season but he will now spend an eighth campaign at Old Trafford. Describing his joy at the new contract, Maguire said: “It’s amazing.
“Obviously, it’s my seventh year. To be at this club, to play for this club for one game is really special. So, to be here seven years – it’s going to be eight – I’m really looking forward to it.
“A big, strong end to the season is the focus now, to put us in a strong position going into next year, and then we’ve got to make next year a lot better and a lot more positive and a lot more special. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Maguire’s new deal will please the senior squad, who are on their way to regaining a spot in Europe next season. United’s resurgence under Carrick has been nothing short of sensational for fans, with the club challenging for a Champions League spot.
Maguire believes the team have turned a corner and will make the 2026/27 season a “special year” for the club. He added: “I feel like we’re in a good place at the moment. I believe we’re in a forward curve with the club, and I want to be part of that.
“I want to leave the club in a good place, when I do leave the club, and that’s the most important thing. It’s not about me, it’s not about individuals. It’s about the team and the club, and wanting to leave the club in a good place.
“I feel like next season could be a special year, if we carry on working hard, if we recruit well in the summer. It’s a big summer ahead, but like I said, focus on this year to make sure we’re in a good position for next year and then make next year a special year.”
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