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Man Utd have announced a new deal for defender Harry Maguire after resurgence under Michael Carrick.
Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year Manchester United contract, with the option of an additional year.
The 33-year-old defender was set to leave the club as a free agent this summer unless a new deal was agreed. United were keen to reward Maguire with a new contract following his recent resurgence under head coach Michael Carrick, and believe it is important to keep a player of his experience in the first-team squad.
Maguire has started the last 10 matches for United across all competitions and earned an England recall under Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup this summer. His leadership and professionalism will be vital next season, with United set to lose popular dressing room figure Casemiro when his deal expires at the end of the campaign.
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Harry Maguire signs new Manchester United contract
Harry Maguire has signed a new contract that will extend his stay with Manchester United until June 2027, with the option for a further year. The experienced centre-back has made 266 appearances during his time with the club and was part of squads that won both the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Speaking after the deal was announced, Maguire said: “Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour. It is a responsibility that makes myself and my family proud every single day.
“I am delighted to extend my journey at this incredible club to at least eight seasons and continue to play in front of our special supporters to create more amazing moments together. “You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting squad. The determination throughout the whole club to fight for major trophies is clear for everyone to see and I am confident that our best moments together remain ahead of us.”
Explaining why he had been handed a new deal, director of football Jason Wilcox added: “Harry represents the mentality and resilience required to perform for Manchester United. He is the ultimate professional who brings invaluable experience and leadership to our young, ambitious squad.
“Harry, like everyone at the club, is completely determined to help Manchester United to achieve regular and sustained success.”
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