Maguire Commits to Manchester United with New Deal

Manchester United's defender Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months, extending his stay at Old Trafford into an eighth season. Maguire expressed his enthusiasm, stating that he believes the club is on an upward trajectory and he wants to be a part of a special campaign next season. The 33-year-old, who has been instrumental in United's rise to third in the Premier League under Michael Carrick, emphasized the importance of finishing the season strongly to set the team up for success in the upcoming year. Maguire has been ever-present since Carrick took charge, earning an England recall and helping the club achieve significant improvements, losing only one of 10 games. He stated, 'I feel like we're in a good place at the moment. I believe we're in a forward curve with the club, and I want to be part of that.' Maguire's new contract comes after he earned an England recall for the March internationals, raising hopes of making Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. Director of football Jason Wilcox praised Maguire, saying, '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.' Maguire's determination to help the club achieve regular and sustained success is clear, and his new deal will take him into an eighth season at Man Utd, having joined from Leicester in August 2019 for a world-record fee for a defender.