Harry Maguire has revealed that his captaincy at Manchester United has been removed after discussions with Erik Ten Hag.
Maguire is no longer the captain of Man United”Very disappointed” with Ten Hag’s decision Transfer speculation is getting crazier
WHAT HAPPENED:
Harry Maguire inherited the Manchester United captaincy after Ashley Young left for Inter Milan in January 2020, just six months after he made history as the most expensive defender ever by moving to Old Trafford from Leicester City. This 30 year old star has always been the main doorstop The Red Devilsuntil Erik ten Hag was appointed manager last year.
Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez took his place in the team, leaving Maguire’s future as a player and captain of Manchester United in doubt. Now Ten Hag has informed Maguire that he will be changing captain ahead of the new season, and Maguire is “very disappointed”.
WHAT MAGUIRE SAYS:
The England defender confirmed the news via a post on social media, which read: “After discussions with the manager, today he has informed me that he will be changing captain [Manchester United]. He explained the reasons to me and even though I am very, very disappointed personally, I will continue to give everything every time I wear this shirt.”
“So I want to thank the Manchester United fans for all the brilliant support while I was wearing the captain’s armband.”
“Since I first took on this responsibility, three and a half years ago, it has been an enormous privilege to be in charge of Manchester United and it is the proudest moment of my career so far. It is one of the greatest honors in club football.”
“I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me this responsibility and I wish whoever captains all the success, and they will have my full support.”
After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.
So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the… pic.twitter.com/TAOS0eisF1
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 16, 2023
THE SITUATION:
It was Bruno Fernandes who wore the captain’s armband the most when Maguire was on the bench last season, and now the Portuguese midfielder is the mainstay of the new Manchester United captain.
In all likelihood, speculation of Maguire leaving Old Trafford will increase after this announcement. West Ham United and Aston Villa are the two clubs linked with the experienced defender.
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FURTHERMORE?
Maguire missed Man United’s first pre-season game – against Leeds last week – after being allowed to join late on international duty with England in June. He could return for the friendly against Lyon on July 19, although his future will be a hot topic of discussion before United begin their pre-season tour of the United States three days later.
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