To recruit an 18-year-old 93 billion-year-old competitor

Harry Maguire opened up about his future.

British public broadcaster 'BBC' introduced on the 26th that Maguire refused to leave Manchester United even when he was deprived of his captaincy by coach Erik ten Hach last season and became the fifth option after Lisandro Martinez, Rafael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Johnny Evans.

"Manchester United spent 52 million pounds (about 93 billion won) on 18-year-old French defender Lenny Yoro, but Maguire said he was ready to take on a new challenge for the first-team position," he said.

Maguire recalled, "Last year, there was a lot of uncertainty about my future, but the coach sat down and told me what I was like, and if I believed in myself, I would get a chance. When I got the chance last season, I proved that I took it really well."

Maguire has no intention of leaving Old Trafford. "Unless the club says you have to sell me, or say you don't want me anymore," he said of the possibility of a move. "With everything I've heard at the club and everything I've shown, it's time to make this club successful again and challenge for big trophies," he said.

Maguire wore a United jersey in the summer of 2019 for £80 million (W130 billion), the highest transfer fee ever among defenders. Fortunately, there was no pressure on the transfer fee. Maguire started every game since his transfer, keeping the team's defense at the center.

However, his form declined sharply after the UEFA Euro 2020. He often exposed hind spaces due to his slow speed, which was pointed out as weakness, and he often used his hands to give away penalty kicks (PKs) in the process of defending the opponent.

In the end, the team became a bench resource after Ten Hag's appointment. With Lisandro and Baran showing good performances, Maguire's position was further reduced. He was deprived of his captain's position. Maguire took over the captain's armband six months after his transfer to Manchester United.

When Maguire took over the captain's armband six months after joining the team, there was a lot of criticism. However, Solskjaer believed in Maguire's leadership. He also served as captain in the first season of Ralf Rangnick and Erik ten Hag after Solskjaer was replaced.

However, he was deprived of his captaincy in the end. For one, his influence on the team has diminished. Manchester United handed over the captaincy armband to Bruno Fernandes after Maguire. Amid a shaky ground, the team strongly connected with West Ham last summer. However, Maguire took on the challenge of continuing the competition by choosing to stay.

Maguire has a chance. As Lisandro suffered an injury early last season, Maguire's number of starts increased. Maguire spent most of his time as a starting member, excluding the period when he was out due to injury. He finished the season with four goals and two assists in 31 matches in all competitions.

The team will enter another competitive phase ahead of the new season. Manchester United has strengthened its defense by first recruiting Yoro. In addition, the team is planning to recruit additional center backs such as Matthijs de Ligt or Jared Branswaite. Maguire is facing fierce competition once again.

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