Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been stripped of the workforce captaincy by supervisor Erik ten Hag, the 30-year-old mentioned on Sunday. Maguire was named captain by former coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer six months after his arrival at United in 2019, however made solely 16 league appearances final season with midfielder Bruno Fernandes carrying the armband in his absence.

“After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain,” the England worldwide wrote on Twitter. “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.”

“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. “I’ve accomplished all the things I probably may to assist United achieve success – on and off the sector… I want whoever now takes it on each success and they’ll have my full assist.”

Maguire made solely eight Premier League begins final season and British media reviews have linked him with a transfer away from the membership.

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