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Harry Maguire is hopeful about doubtlessly extending his keep at Manchester United, after having “constructive” talks with the membership.
Maguire’s present deal is ready to expire on the finish of the season, although United retain an possibility to increase it by one other yr, retaining him on the membership till 2026.
The England worldwide was near becoming a member of West Ham in 2023, however the switch fell by way of.
Since then, Maguire has discovered himself decrease within the defensive hierarchy following the summer season arrivals of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.
Nonetheless, after a standout efficiency in United’s dramatic 2-1 derby win over Manchester Metropolis on Sunday, the 31-year-old stays hopeful about his future at Outdated Trafford.
“I haven’t actually thought of [my long-term future],” Maguire stated.
“I’ve nonetheless received this yr to go along with an possibility of their fingers. However, yeah, all of the indicators are constructive in the mean time, and the chat that I’m having is de facto constructive.”
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When requested whether or not discussions a couple of long-term contract are underway, Maguire merely responded, “Yeah.”
The centre-back was a shock starter in Ruben Amorim’s lineup for the sport on the Etihad.
Maguire delivered a stable defensive show, retaining Erling Haaland quiet as United scored two late objectives to safe a dramatic win.
“It’s been a troublesome begin to the season for us and never a lot for our followers to cheer about, so it’s for them,” Maguire added.
“I assumed the sport was a 50-50 recreation, to be trustworthy. May have gone both means. It’s an enchancment however nonetheless a protracted solution to go.”
The win marked a big consequence for Amorim, who has skilled blended outcomes since changing Erik ten Hag as United’s supervisor.
“I believe you’ll be able to see now we have a very good construction, a very good model of play, the way in which that he desires us to work,” Maguire added.
“He’s tactically excellent. He’s confirmed that he’s a winner.
“And, look, we’re nonetheless fairly new. I believe he’s been right here for a month now or so, and we’re actually trying ahead to the place we will go and the place we will take this membership. I’m positive he’ll take it in a constructive means.”
