Chelsea consider Harry Maguire move with Manchester United defender ‘shocked’ by captaincy axe
Posted by  badge Boss on Jul 18, 2023 - 06:07AM
Harry Maguire has been stripped of the Manchester United captaincy (Picture: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

are considering a move for with the defender now keen on leaving this summer, according to reports.

Maguire was intent on fighting for his place at Old Trafford after falling down the pecking order under last season.

However, .

According to , Maguire is ‘angry, shocked and upset’ following his meeting with Ten Hag on Sunday in which he told the 30-year-old that he was no longer United captain.

The report claims that Maguire is ready to leave United this summer and Chelsea are among the clubs interested alongside West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle United.

Harry Maguire says he is ‘extremely disappointed’ with Erik ten Hag’s decision to replace him as Manchester United captain (Getty)

In a statement released on Sunday, Maguire said: ‘After discussions with the manager 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 the shirt.

‘So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.

‘Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date. It’s one of the greatest honours in club football. I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful – on and off the field.

‘I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.’

Bruno Fernandes, who captained United on several occasions in Maguire’s absence last term, .

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