December 16th 2024.
It seems that Manchester United's star defender, Harry Maguire, is on the verge of securing a new contract with the club. According to Maguire himself, there has been positive discussion surrounding a new deal as his current one nears its end. Maguire's journey at Old Trafford has had its ups and downs since his record-breaking transfer from Leicester City in 2019.
Initially, things were looking bright for Maguire as he was quickly named captain by then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, as time went on, he faced some struggles and was in and out of the starting lineup under Erik ten Hag. But now, under new manager Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation, Maguire seems to have found his place in the team, starting in their recent 2-1 victory against Manchester City on Sunday.
Maguire's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but there is an option for the club to extend it for another year. When asked about his future beyond this season, the England international revealed that he hasn't given it much thought, but the talks he has had with the club have been positive and indicate that he will be staying with the Red Devils.
The 31-year-old has had some injury setbacks this season, including a hamstring problem that kept him out of action for most of October and November. However, he is now back in the team and put on a solid performance in the Manchester derby. Maguire expressed his satisfaction with his role in Amorim's new system, stating that he has played in a back three many times in his career, usually on the left, but is now playing in the middle.
He also mentioned that the team feels solid and that the coaching staff is managing his playing time to ensure he doesn't suffer any more injuries. It has been a while since Maguire has been able to play back-to-back games, so getting a full 90 minutes under his belt felt great.
Another player who has been making waves at Manchester United under Amorim is Amad Diallo. The young talent was the hero of the Manchester derby, and like Maguire, his contract is also set to expire in the summer with an option for another year. It is evident that the club wants to keep him, and negotiations for a new contract are currently ongoing. With his impressive form, it's no surprise that Manchester United is eager to secure Diallo's future with the club.
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