Harry Maguire speaks on Man United future and what he needs to sign new contract
Harry Maguire is out of contract at Manchester United in the summer and talks have been held over a new deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford
Harry Maguire is in talks over a new deal(Image: 2026 Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA)
Harry Maguire will seek assurances over his playing time before committing himself to a new Manchester United contract.
The veteran defender, now 33, is out of contract in the summer. United are keen to tie down Maguire to a one year deal with the option for another 12 months and the two parties have held talks about keeping him at Old Trafford. But Maguire doesn’t want to stay out of sentiment and admits he will only commit himself to a new deal if he believes he can remain a first choice for the duration of his contract.
“I think we’ll reach an agreement where it’s best for the club and myself,” he said. “What that agreement is, I’m sure you’ll find out over the next few weeks. But yeah, I think it’ll get sorted sooner rather than later, whether I stay or leave. But I think it will – it should – get sorted pretty soon.
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“I love this club. But it’s got to be right for myself, it’s got to be right for the club as well. I don’t want to be staying on sentimental value.
“I want to be staying because I want to be there and the club want me to drive the club forward still, and they feel like I’ve got a big part to play in it.
“And if that’s the case, then I’m sure we’ll sit down and reach something.”
Quizzed on what it would take to convince him to stay, Maguire added: “Playing games and helping the team on and off the pitch. I don’t want to be not feeling important.
“I want to be important to the club. So we need to sit down and speak – and I’ve got a long time off now with the red card.”
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