Harry Maguire has received plaudits from Gary Neville for his “amazing response” to losing his position as Manchester United captain.
After having trouble remaining in his starting XI throughout the previous season, Erik ten Hag has replaced Maguire as captain. The 2022–23 season saw just eight Premier League starts for the England international, who is now expected to complete a move away from the club.
Maguire has made 175 appearances since moving to United from Leicester City in an £80 million move four years ago. Making him the most expensive defender in history. The center-back is reportedly valued at £50 million by Ten Hag.
After serving as United’s captain for a large portion of the previous season, Bruno Fernandes is the favorite to succeed Maguire. While Casemiro is also a candidate.
Before United’s friendly match against Arsenal on Saturday, an announcement on a new skipper is anticipated.
Since making Ten Hag’s decision public in a lengthy affirmation, Maguire has gotten dozens of letters of encouragement. According to Mirror Football, Neville wrote “amazing response” to Maguire’s remarks. While Steven Bartlett, host of the Diary of a CEO, dubbed him a “class act”.
During his first three seasons at Old Trafford, Maguire was a regular. But he has since slipped behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw in the defensive roster.
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If he wants to remain in the England squad, he might need to play more frequently.
Maguire is a target for a number of Premier League clubs, including West Ham, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Chelsea. However, they might find it difficult to pay his £200,000 weekly wage.
The former Sheffield United star’s contract has two more years to run.
