(Football news) Last summer, there were many rumors that the center-back would be leaving Old Trafford. West Ham United is said to have received an offer for the former Sheffield United player.

But after a challenging 2022–23 campaign, Maguire turned down the opportunity to leave the Red Devils in order to compete for his job, and he was able to win back head coach Erik ten Hag’s faith.

The 31-year-old’s future is once again a subject of discussion, with Manchester United reportedly willing to move him during the summer transfer season.

Though the defender has promised to stay at Old Trafford unless he is informed that he is no longer needed, Maguire is certain that he will be staying.

“Unless the club tell me I’m up for sale or I’m not wanted there anymore,” Maguire said when asked if he wants to stay at Manchester United.

Maguire is determined to remain at Manchester United

“Everything I’ve heard and the action I’ve been shown from the club, I’m part of the future and it is time to crack on and make this club successful again, challenging for the big trophies. That’s what this club demands.”

Maguire also opened up on his injury problems last season, which restricted him to 31 appearances, and he missed out on the FA Cup final and Euro 2024 with England due to a muscular issue.

“It was a real tough moment in my career. It was probably the toughest moment in my career to date,” he said.

“To get myself into a position where all year I’ve worked hard to play at the end of the season and to play in these big games, cup finals and then to go to the Euros and try to win the tournament for my country.

“I felt like I got myself in a great position physically and mentally to go and perform at the highest level, and to face the setback I did with the injury, it was a real tough moment for me.

“Obviously, you see the Euros being played so you can’t really go hiding from it all, but I have great friends and great family. I have great support around me. I enjoyed my holidays, even though it was tough mentally.

Maguire opens up on “real tough moment”

“I managed to watch the games. They were such important games. I have been a massive England fan throughout my life so it was obviously so hard not to be there.”

Maguire also said that he is looking forward to another season under Ten Hag, who managed to lead the team to FA Cup glory last season amid the speculation surrounding his future.

“There was so much talk in the week leading up to the cup final. The media attention on the manager was really bad, but big credit to him and the way he handled it,” said Maguire.

“It was really impressive and for the lads to pull off a great performance, the manager and his staff had a big part to play in that cup final victory as well.

“Going into the summer, no-one knew what was happening, but the decision has been made now. We’ve got new members of staff with Ruud [van Nistelrooy] and Rene [Hake]. Everyone is looking forward to the season and hopefully we make it a success.”

Maguire has missed Manchester United’s opening two friendly games of the summer against Rosenborg and Rangers, but he is with the squad in the United States preparing for the fixtures with Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.

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