Manchester United defender Harry Maguire signs new deal

Harry Maguire has signed a new contract at Manchester United, the club have confirmed.

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The England defender has a agreed a new one-year deal with the option for the club to extend it by another 12 months.

Maguire would have been a free agent in the summer, but his representatives have been in talks with the club for some time over a new contract that would lower his £180,000-a-week wages.

‘Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour,’ said Maguire. ‘It is a responsibility that makes myself and my family proud every single day.

‘I am delighted to extend my journey at this incredible club to at least eight seasons and continue to play in front of our special supporters to create more amazing moments together.

‘You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting squad. The determination throughout the whole club to fight for major trophies is clear for everyone to see, and I am confident that our best moments together remain ahead of us.’

United’s director of football Jason Wilcox said: ‘Harry represents the mentality and resilience required to perform for Manchester United. He is the ultimate professional who brings invaluable experience and leadership to our young, ambitious squad.

‘Harry, like everyone at the club, is completely determined to help Manchester United to achieve regular and sustained success.’

Maguire has been rewarded with a new deal after re-establishing himself as a key player under Michael Carrick and regaining his place in the England squad.