By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Harry Maguire (33) has signed a contract extension with Manchester United until 2027, with the option for a further year, the club have confirmed.
Maguire has started every game since Michael Carrick took charge in January and helped with Man Utd’s significant upturn, losing only one of 10 games and moving up to third in the Premier League.
Speaking after signing his new deal, he told the club’s website: “Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour. It is a responsibility that makes myself and my family proud every single day.
“I am delighted to extend my journey at this incredible club to at least eight seasons and continue to play in front of our special supporters to create more amazing moments together.
“You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting squad. The determination throughout the whole club to fight for major trophies is clear for everyone to see and I am confident that our best moments together remain ahead of us.”
Maguire’s new deal will take him into an eighth season at Man Utd, having joined from Leicester in August 2019 for £80m, which remains a world record fee for a defender.
The ex-Hull defender has won the FA Cup and League Cup in his seven years at Old Trafford, where he has made 266 appearances across all competitions and scored 17 goals.
Director of football Jason Wilcox added: “Harry represents the mentality and resilience required to perform for Manchester United. He is the ultimate professional who brings invaluable experience and leadership to our young, ambitious squad.
“Harry, like everyone at the club, is completely determined to help Manchester United to achieve regular and sustained success.”