Erik ten Hag confirms Harry Maguire to retain Manchester United captaincy

New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed that present membership captain Harry Maguire will retain the armband heading into subsequent season amid hypothesis a couple of change at Previous Trafford.

Talking forward of United’s opening pre-season fixture in Bangkok, Thailand in opposition to Liverpool, ten Hag confirmed that the quantity 5 would retain his captaincy on the membership for subsequent season.

“Harry Maguire is the captain. I’ve to get to know all of the gamers, however he’s a longtime captain and he’s achieved numerous success.”

Maguire’s £80m transfer from Leicester Metropolis to Manchester United in 2019 has turn out to be one of the crucial scrutinised transfers of all time since its completion in a bumpy trip for the 29-year-old.

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There was hypothesis concerning the position of captain at Manchester United following ten Hag’s appointment and lots of anticipated the armband to be handed to both Bruno Fernandes or David de Gea.

Cristiano Ronaldo was an apparent candidate however after reviews have surfaced claiming the Portuguese striker has requested a transfer away from the membership if an appropriate provide is tabled, it seems like that ship has sailed.

Manchester United will play Liverpool tomorrow afternoon of their opening pre-season fixture, with membership friendlies in opposition to Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Atletico Madrid additionally pencilled in earlier than the beginning of the Premier League season.