Leny Yoro has insisted that he wants 33-year-old English international Harry Maguire to continue with Manchester United beyond the summer transfer window.
Speaking after Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa, Leny Yoro said via Sky Sports that he hoped to see the Premier League club strike an agreement with Harry Maguire over a new contract in the coming months. The 64-cap English international has entered the final six months of his deal, and the two parties have yet to find common ground on a renewal.
Yoro said, “Having Harry in the team is good for us. If he can stay next season, it’s really good for us, so I hope he’s going to extend his contract and he can stay with us. We’ll see, we’ll see anyway. With all the experiences he has, he gave a lot of tips, he spoke to me a lot on the pitch, so this helped me a lot.”
“He always speaks with me, sometimes he speaks before the game, or at half time, about positioning as well, so playing with him is really good for me. We speak a lot. Even before the game, during the week, we speak a lot about the opponent.”
Harry Maguire has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from Leicester City in a deal worth £80 million in July 2019. The 33-year-old has been one of the most polarising figures at Old Trafford during his stint, and he reached his lowest ebb at Old Trafford when Erik ten Hag stripped him of the club captaincy during his reign at the club. However, the veteran English centre-back has resurrected his fortunes in the last 18 months.
Maguire has made over 250 appearances for Manchester United thus far while chipping in with 17 goals and nine assists. However, the Englishman’s long-term future at Old Trafford has been uncertain, as he has entered the final six months of his contract. The situation has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs.
However, Maguire’s prospective suitors must look elsewhere, as recent reports have claimed that he is closing in on signing a new contract with Manchester United. So, Yoro will get his wish, with the 64-cap English international poised to remain at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.
