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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed that the club has triggered a one-year extension to Harry Maguire’s contract, while discussions for a new deal with winger Amad Diallo are nearing completion.
Maguire, 31, had been linked with a potential departure following his reduced playing time and the loss of the captaincy in July 2023 under former manager Erik ten Hag. His contract was initially set to expire on June 30, 2024.
Speaking on Friday ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool, Amorim stated, “For Harry Maguire, we are going to trigger our option. I spoke with him this morning and I told him he has to improve on the pitch; we need him a lot.”
Amorim emphasised Maguire’s leadership potential, adding, “When you look at our team, we are starving for leaders on the pitch. He is a leader, but he has to improve that part and his game. We are happy to continue.”
On Amad, Amorim expressed confidence in securing a long-term future for the 22-year-old winger, whose current contract also expires this summer.
The Ivorian has been instrumental this season, notably scoring the winner in the Manchester derby.
“Amad’s deal is near,” Amorim confirmed, highlighting the importance of the player to his plans.
In a related update, Amorim ruled out Marcus Rashford for the trip to Anfield due to illness.
The forward had been absent from several recent matchday squads before appearing as a substitute in Monday’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle United.
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