Man Utd stars want to "well-respected" and experienced star handed new contract
Man Utd have some contract decisions to make ahead of the summer as the likes of Harry Maguire and Casemiro are approaching the end of their respective deals
Manchester United stars are said to believe it would be “madness” if Harry Maguire was not handed a new contract at the club.
The £80m signing from Leicester City is in the final months of his deal at Old Trafford after seeing a 12-month extension activated last January that kept him at Old Trafford until June.
It has already been confirmed that Casemiro is leaving the club this summer when his current deal expires.
It was recently revealed that there is a clause in the Brazil international's contract that would reward him with another year if he started all of their remaining Premier League matches, but a decision has already been reached for him to leave the club.
It is understood Casemiro was informed a while ago he would not be offered a new contract at the club and he requested the information be made public to avoid any 'incorrect speculation' over his future. United agreed to the request so that the veteran midfielder could focus on a strong end to the season and a possible place at the World Cup with Brazil.
The 33-year-old joined United for a £60m transfer fee in 2022 and helped them win the League Cup during his debut campaign. He was also part of the squad that won the FA Cup in 2024, although he was not part of the matchday squad for the victory over Man City that day.
With Casemiro on the move, United players do not want to see the same happen with Harry Maguire.
A source told The Sun: “The players think it would be madness if he was not offered a new deal.
“Harry has endured plenty of ups and downs at United but has come through all that and is playing really well. He’s very well-respected in the dressing room and is passing on a lot of knowledge to some of the younger players like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro.
“Everyone likes him and respects him and the majority of the players want the club to give him a deal.”