Most expensive defender in the world
Harry Maguire is no longer captain of Manchester United. The 30-year-old defender, who has been entrusted with the task since January 2020, explained on Sunday via his social channels that in future he will appear for the “Red Devils” without a bandage on his arm. If he actually stays. Coach Erik ten Tag decided to replace the team captain. “After talking to the manager, he informed me today that he is changing the captain. He has explained his reasons to me and while I am personally very disappointed I will continue to do my best every time I wear the shirt,” Maguire wrote.
“I would like to thank the Manchester United fans for the amazing support while I was wearing the armband,” said the defender. “Since the day I took office three and a half years ago, it has been a great privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date.” He will always be grateful to then-coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Maguire wished his successor, who has not yet been determined, “good luck”. Bruno Fernandes had worn the captain’s armband in Maguire’s absence from the starting lineup. There is speculation that the Portugal international could take on this role on a permanent basis.
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Maguire switched from Leicester City to Man United for 87 million euros in 2019, making him the most expensive defender in the world to this day. His contract expires in June 2025. Last season, the England international played 1,593 minutes in 31 games in all competitions – 16 of which he was on the bench without a match and struggling with a number of injuries. He will continue to face competition at Old Trafford from Raphaël Varane and Lisandro Martínez, who are in the lead. Maguire is now a long way from its highest market value of EUR 70 million in the summer of 2019 and is valued at EUR 20 million.
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According to “Sky Sports”, the veteran is thinking about the options available to him after his deselection. The “BBC” According to West Ham United interested in signing Maguire. The “Hammers” received the record sum of 118.6 million euros from Arsenal for the sale of Declan Rice and accordingly have financial resources. Also under discussion is Ajax Amsterdam’s clearer Edson Alvarez, who is considered the favorite to succeed Rice.
United, on the other hand, have to generate departures in order to increase the chance of a restructuring of the squad, so they are ready to talk to a suitable offer. Inter goalkeeper André Onana (27) will soon join the “Red Devils” for 43 million euros (plus 5 million euros in bonuses). Mason Mount was previously signed by Chelsea for €64.2m.
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After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons for 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
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