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It's a twist. Harry Maguire has turned down an offer of £500,000 a week to stay at Manchester United.
British media The Sun said on the 12th (Korea time) 'Maguire's contract with Manchester United will expire after this season. He will become a free agent player. He was offered £500,000 a week in the Saudi Arabian League. But Maguire is willing to leave the future to Manchester United, reports said.
Maguire left Leicester City and joined Manchester United ahead of the 2019-2020 season. Manchester United paid £80 million for Maguire. He entered Manchester United by setting a record for the highest transfer fee for defenders ever. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who led Manchester United at the time, gave Maguire deep trust. Maguire wore the captain's armband more than six months after joining Manchester United. The problem was the performance that followed. Maguire was criticized by fans for his frequent mistakes and absurd performance. Under Erik ten Hag, he did not have a proper opportunity. He played only 22 games in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2023-2024 season. However, he experienced some changes after Ruben Amorim was appointed as manager. He played 27 league games during the 2024-2025 season.
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Der Sun said 'Maguire had difficulty getting a main position under Ten Hag. It has been closely related to transfers in recent years. Under Amorim last season, he was guaranteed a certain position. However, he started only two league games this season. It is attracting attention from Saudi Arabian leagues such as Al-Nasr and Al-Etipark.
Citing a report from another media mirror, the media outlet reported that `Maguire is willing to leave the future to the team if Manchester United offer an extension contract. United are considering extending their contract with Maguire. Maguire knows that moving to the Saudi Arabian League will give him a chance to play for England's A national football team. He said he knows the next contract could be the last major contract of his football career.
The Sun added 'Amorim appointed Maguire as one of the five leaders this season. have a high evaluation. Maguire's performance improved under coach Amorim. Of the 50 games he played under Amorim, he played in 38 games,' he added.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
