Maguire reveals he is no longer Man United captain after talks with Ten Hag

Football
Published 16.07.2023
Maguire reveals he is no longer Man United captain after talks with Ten Hag

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Harry Maguire is not captain of Manchester United following talks with supervisor Erik ten Hag.

It was reported earlier this month that Ten Hag was able to take away Maguire from the function after the England defender’s restricted appearances underneath the Dutchman final season.

Maguire wrote Sunday on Twitter: “After discussions with the supervisor at this time he has knowledgeable me he’s altering captain.

“He outlined his reasons to 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 Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.”

The central defender made simply eight Premier League begins final season, resulting in ongoing hypothesis over his future at Old Trafford.

“Since the day I took on the function, three and half years in the past, it’s been an enormous privilege to steer Manchester United and one of many proudest moments of my profession thus far,” Maguire mentioned.

“I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.”

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In Maguire’s absence from the aspect final season, Bruno Fernandes was most regularly appointed captain and the Portugal midfielder is predicted to be given the everlasting function.

“Everyone at Manchester United thanks Harry for his contribution as captain over the past three and a half years,” United said in a statement. “The manager will announce the new captain in due course, after he has informed the players.”

Maguire has revamped 170 appearances for United since being signed from Leicester for 80 million kilos (now $105 million) in 2019.

The England common has been linked with a transfer to West Ham in latest days.

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