Amorim confirms fresh contract extension for United star, progress in talks with another ace

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim spoke to the media ahead of the highly-anticipated Premier League clash with Liverpool.

The manager confirmed in his press conference that United are close to agreeing a new contract with Amad Diallo.

He also confirmed that the club are going to extend Maguire’s stay till 2026.

He said (via ManUtd.com): “Amad is near, Harry Maguire we are going to trigger our option.

“I spoke with him [Harry] this morning and I told him he has to improve on the pitch, we need him a lot.

“Also, he has to improve as a leader. We all know the situation that he had here but we need him a lot in this moment, so we are going to trigger, happily, the option for him.

“When you look at our team we are starving for leaders on the pitch. He is a leader, he has to improve that part, he has to improve his game, so we are happy to continue.”

Diallo has been a shining light for United in a dull 2024/25 campaign.

He started slowly under manager Erik ten Hag but Amorim has perfectly used his qualities.

The youngster impressed as the right wing-back in a 3-4-3 formation in the first few games under the Portuguese.

He has been shifted to the right number 10 role as Amorim wants a left-footer to play behind the striker.

Maguire will also stay at the club for another year.

The England international was in the final year of his deal, but United had the option to extend his contract.

They activated that clause after the former United captain impressed the new manager.

United are in dismal form and find themselves 14th in the league table.

Liverpool with ruthless intent will show no mercy to their bitter rivals.

A victory on Sunday will not only deepen United’s woes but also inch the Reds closer to claiming the coveted league title.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .