Maguire snubbed Inter Miami & Napoli to extend his deal with Man United | OneFootball

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire signed a contract extension to stay at least one more year, with an option for a further 12 months.

Per The Sun, the Man United centre-back snubbed the chance to play for David Beckham-owned and Lionel Messi-led Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami.

The Red Devils moved to keep the experienced Maguire at Old Trafford after he turned a corner under interim boss Michael Carrick.

Since Ruben Amorim’s departure, Maguire has been a key figure in Man Utd’s resurgence, which has seen them climb to third in the Premier League table.

Man United decided to reward him with a new deal, but he could have been strutting his stuff for the reigning MLS Cup champions.

Messi’s side has assembled a supporting cast of players in the twilight of their careers, including Luis Suarez and recently retired pair Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.

In another world, Maguire might have become a free agent, prompting Inter Miami or other suitors like Napoli to pounce for his signature.

Thankfully, Man United did the right thing and extended his deal. Maguire’s experience will be crucial with the club poised to lose Casemiro.

The ‘incredible’ defender might not be in the first team next season, but his leadership and experience can prove pivotal for the new era at Old Trafford.

He is working on his coaching badges, and the option to transition into the dugout at the club, likely at the youth level, might be available to him when he hangs up his boots.

It remains to be seen if Maguire’s extension means Man United will not pursue a new defender this summer.

With Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez, and Ayden Heaven, United may feel like they have enough bodies at the back.

The Red Devils might opt to spend that money bolstering the middle of the park.