"Maguire's time at Old Trafford was close to ending in 2023, when Erik ten Hag stripped him of the captaincy and pushed him down the pecking order. His exit seemed inevitable after he lost his place under Ten Hag in 2022-23 and was then replaced as captain by Bruno Fernandes that summer. Maguire managed just eight league starts that season and rejected a move to West Ham."
"Maguire is now entering his mid-30s. By then, he'll likely be past his prime even if he still holds some value as a depth option or leader. In other words, even if he hasn't fallen off yet physically by then, Manchester United should be preparing for him not being part of their main plans anymore. Preparing internally rather than externally would make sense."
"His recovery has been one of the more unexpected stories at United over recent seasons, featuring a string of steady performances and an impressive run with England during Euro 2024 qualifying."
Harry Maguire's Manchester United career appeared finished in 2023 when Erik ten Hag removed him as captain and relegated him to the bench. However, Maguire has staged an impressive recovery through consistent performances and strong displays during England's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Despite this turnaround, Maguire is entering his mid-30s and will likely decline physically within the next two years. Manchester United must proactively plan for his eventual departure rather than scrambling in the transfer market. Ineos has demonstrated competence in recent transfer decisions, but addressing Maguire's future status represents an internal matter requiring careful management as the club prepares for midfield reinforcements and potential full-back additions.
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