JAKARTA - Harry Maguire believes Manchester United have a new start when they enter the 2025/2026 season determined to bounce back from a historically bad 12 months.
Manchester United finished in 15th place in the 2024/2025 Premier League, worst in about 50 years.
The Red Devils initially hoped for the Europa League trophy to save their season, but Europe's second-level tournament flew.
Ruben Amorim's troops lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the final so they dreamed of getting a Champions League ticket that could treat wounds in the league.
However, the recruitment of major players, such as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, as well as an upgrade to a 50 million training facility, has given Manchester United the spirit to face the new season.
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They will welcome their old rival, Arsenal, in the season opener on Sunday, August 17, 2025 local time.
"The players are working hard and the atmosphere is amazing in this place. We want success, we are doing everything we can to be successful."
"Sometimes we know our performance hasn't been good enough in recent periods. We haven't given our best to our supporters yet."
"I feel like it's a new start and hopefully this start is a good start," Maguire said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast.
Maguire, who joined late in pre-season to the United States due to personal affairs, moved to Old Trafford six years ago from Leicester for 80 million pounds--the world transfer record at the time for a defender.
As one of the longest players at the club, he already feels sour. No wonder the transformation carried out by Manchester United, Maguire believes it is time for the Red Devils to return to their habitat as the top English and European League clubs.
"Of course there is a transition period, when Sir Alex (Ferguson) was here, we had the best team and won all the trophies."
"However, the reality is we are not the best team. You have to rise from pressure and you have to play better. I think that's what we've been fighting for in the last 10 years," Maguire said.
Meanwhile, Maguire has caused polemics at Old Trafford and difficulties under former Manager Erik ten Hag, who removed the England centre-back captain and dropped him from the first team.
During that time, Maguire experienced a period of special criticism and ridicule for The Red in general.
"I think Manchester United is in a bigger spotlight just because more people in this country hate and that's a fact," said the 32-year-old defender in response to criticism he received at Manchester United.
Maguire's move to West Ham in 2023 failed as he decided to fight for his place. He has returned to being the first choice since the arrival of Ruben Amorim last year.
The contract extension for 12 months will be carried out in January 2025.
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