Harry Maguire faces Erik ten Hag's wrath, snubbed as Manchester United skipper

Harry Maguire's Manchester United future has remained under doubt. English defender wasn't at his peak last season and will have to fight for his place at club. Erik ten Hag will most likely opt for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in heart of United defence. United finished third in Premier League.

3 things you need to kw 

• Harry Maguire was very little involved in Premier League last season
• He remained most expensive defender till w
• Maguire has fallen in pecking order at club

Harry Maguire is more Manchester United captain

In a massive shakeup, Maguire has been removed from Manchester United captaincy, player anunced through a post on social media.  In Maguire’s absence from side last season, Bru Fernandes was most frequently appointed captain and Portugal midfielder is expected to be given permanent role.

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Maguire has made over 170 appearances for United since being signed from Leicester for 80 million pounds (w $105 million) in 2019. In an elongated statement on Twitter, player insisted despite his removal as captain he will remain committed to club

"After discussions with manr today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear shirt. So I wanted to say a massive thank you to Manchester United fans for all ir brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing armband.

(Harry Maguire anunced he is longer Manchester United captain / Im: HarryMaguire93/Twitter)

Harry Maguire on Manchester United snub

"Since day I took on role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of proudest moments of my career to date. It’s one of greatest hours in club football.

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"I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful - on and off field. I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me responsibility and I wish whoever w takes it on every success and y will have my full support."

Maguire has reportedly been eyed by a number of Premier League clubs including West Ham United who are very keen in talking player to London Stadium this summer.

(With inputs from AP)