Harry Maguire In Positive Talks About New Contract At Manchester United

JAKARTA - Harry Maguire said he was not desperate to extend his stay at Manchester United after positive talks about a new contract.

Maguire's current contract expires at the end of the season, although the Red Devils have the option to extend his contract for one year until 2026.

The England defender almost left Old Trafford to dock for West Ham in 2023 before his move failed. He has moved from top-flight at Manchester United following the arrivals of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro this summer.

However, after an impressive performance in a 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday, December 15, 2024, the 31-year-old still hopes to stay.

"I haven't really thought about (his future in the long term). I still have to go through this year with a choice in their hands."

"However, yes, all the current positive signs and the chats I'm doing are completely positive," Maguire said.

When asked if talks about a new long-term contract were taking place, Maguire also agreed.

Maguire was surprisingly included by Ruben Amorium from the first minute and played full at the Etihad Stadium.

He managed to silence Erling Haaland before Manchester United scored twice at the end of the game to ensure a dramatic win in the Manchester Derby.

That moment was the first time Maguire has played full since the last time on September 25, 2024 in the Europa League.

While in three games before meeting Manchester City, Maguire only started in the Premier League this season.

"It's been a tough start to the season for us and not much our fans can cheer up on. So, that's for them."

"To be honest, I think this match is Good. It could be a win or a loss. This is an increase, but it's still far from expectations," Maguire said.

Victory at the Etihad was a convincing result for Amoram, who has watched various appearances since taking over from Erik ten Hag.

The Portugal head coach insists that his team is still in the development stage with very little time to train on the sidelines of the match.

He had only been at Manchester United in a short time, but Maguire has been impressed with the 39-year-old former Sporting CP coach.

Convenient with the figure of Amorism is one of the factors Maguire wants to stay at Old Trafford.

"I think you can see that we have a good structure, a good style of play, the way he wants us to work," he said.

"He is very good tactically. He has proven that he is a winner. Look, we are still quite new."

"I think he's been here for about a month. We're really looking forward to where we can go and where we can take this club."

"I'm sure he will respond in a positive way," Maguire said.