Manchester United executives are keen for Harry Maguire to have a long-term future at the club beyond his playing days, and talks on a new contract are anticipated in the summer, according to The Athletic.
The Red Devils triggered the one-year extension option in his contract in January to prevent him from leaving as a free agent at the end of the season.
Maguire has since done enough to convince Man United top brass that he deserves to remain at the club having come close to leaving in the summer of 2023, and head coach Ruben Amorim will continue to count on the 32-year-old going forward.
The England international has made 33 appearances across all competitions so far this term, weighing in four goals and an assist, which have all proven crucial in the Red Devils’ Premier League and Europa League campaigns.
Maguire’s importance at both ends of the pitch for Man United continues to be a valued asset, and while Amorim could look to strengthen at the back in the summer, the Englishman will remain an integral part of the team given his experience and what he brings to the table.
Rewarding him with a contract extension makes sense, and it appears the club want him to continue in a coaching role after he retires, and the academy could benefit from his wealth of experience after his playing days come to an end.
Maguire has demonstrated exemplary professionalism at Man United, quietly working hard and bouncing back to establish himself as a key player under Erik ten Hag after he was stripped of the captaincy, and his teammates could learn a thing or two from him.
His influence in the dressing room and on the pitch remains positive despite losing the armband, and he deserves to remain at the Old Trafford club beyond the end of next season.
