Harry Maguire says he ‘could have signed elsewhere’ as Manchester United captain issues rallying cry to team-mates

Harry Maguire has suffered a dramatic lack of kind this time period (Picture by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Photographs)

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire admits he ‘might have signed elsewhere’, with the Crimson Devils in disarray.

The England defender joined United in an £80million deal from Leicester Metropolis in 2019 and he rejected Manchester Metropolis as a way to transfer to Outdated Trafford, regardless of holding intensive talks with Pep Guardiola.

Maguire was made membership captain lower than six months after his transfer to the Theatre of Goals however he’s come below extreme criticism this time period for his performances, which have suffered a dramatic dip.

Widespread experiences declare there’s deep-rooted divisions within the United dressing room, with gamers questioning the affect on Cristiano Ronaldo and the suitability of Ralf Rangnick to the membership.

Rangnick has an enormous job on his arms (Picture by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Photographs)

Maguire has tried to deliver his team-mates collectively by issuing a rallying cry however the defender additionally took the chance to disclose he might have moved elsewhere as a substitute of becoming a member of United, in feedback which can be unlikely to go down effectively with supporters.

‘I got here right here to win titles. I might have signed elsewhere however I wished to be at United and assist get them again to the successful ways in which the membership had within the Sir Alex period,’ stated Maguire.

‘It's going to come if all of us keep collectively. I grew up idolising the likes of Wayne, Rio and Vidic and I wish to repeat what they achieved. I’m privileged to be captain and I’ve acquired a accountability to steer the gamers and switch issues spherical.

‘I’m the captain and chief within the dressing room, and I’ve had personal conversations with the gamers and the administration which can stay personal. Make no mistake about it, I’m right here for the struggle and I do know my team-mates are.

‘I anticipate them to be and in the event that they’re not then – like I stated – there’s one thing incorrect. We have now a giant squad. In fact, not all gamers will all the time be blissful as they aren't enjoying however that’s soccer and all of us have to stay skilled.’

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