Maguire rejected a £500,000-a-week contract: why the player remains at Manchester United.

Harry Maguire will refuse to move to Saudi Arabia

According to The Sun: Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender, is ready to turn down a £500,000-a-week contract in Saudi Arabia to stay at the club and sign a new agreement.

The 32-year-old player will become a free agent at the end of the season and is already in demand from clubs in the Middle East.

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Maguire has repeatedly been on the verge of leaving Manchester United due to difficulties in getting into the starting lineup under Erik ten Hag.

However, under Ruben Amorim, he has become an important figure in the team, even though he has played only twice in the Premier League this season.

According to reports, if Maguire decides to move to Saudi Arabia, he will be met with impressive financial offers from Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq.

However, according to Mirror, the player is ready to turn down this tempting offer and stay in Manchester if the club offers a contract extension.

Manchester United is considering extending their collaboration with the former Leicester player, as they did last year.

Maguire understands that a move to a Saudi club could negatively affect his chances of playing for the England national team under Thomas Tuchel.

He also knows that the next contract could be the last significant one in his career, so it is important to get favorable terms.

SunSport reports that Maguire hopes to finalize a new agreement with United after starting negotiations with the club management.

He has already had initial discussions with football director Matt Gargett, and new meetings are expected in the coming weeks.

Amorim highly values Maguire, including him in the top five key players of the team this season.

He appointed him captain in United's defeat in the Carabao Cup against a League Two team Grimsby.

Previously, Maguire was stripped of his captaincy in July 2023 under Erik ten Hag.

Under Amorim, he has shown improved form and has become a fan favorite due to his consistent performances.

Maguire's Statistics at Manchester United

Here are Maguire's records before and after Ruben Amorim took over as United's manager

Before Amorim

• Games – 215
• Match played percentage – 73%
• Starting match percentage – 87%
• Minutes on the pitch – 17,185
• Wins – 122
• Duels success – 65%
• Goal contribution – 17 (12 goals, 5 assists)

After Amorim

• Games – 38
• Match played percentage – 76%
• Starting match percentage – 71%
• Minutes on the pitch – 2,564
• Wins – 13
• Duels success – 68%
• Goal contribution – 6 (4 goals, 2 assists)

Harry played in 38 out of 50 matches for Amorim's team and made an impression on the audience with a decisive goal in stoppage time during last season's Europa League match against Lyon.

He joined United from Leicester for a record £80 million in 2019, which was considered the highest amount paid for a defender.

He has made 253 appearances for the Red Devils, and he recently received a commemorative gift from football director Jason Wilcox in honor of his 250th game.

This summer, Maguire expressed a desire to extend his contract with United, claiming it would be 'unwise' to leave the club at this stage.

“In the next few months we will sit down and discuss where we want to go from here and whether they want to extend the contract,” said Maguire.

“I have an idea of what I want and who I want to be. It’s an incredible club to play for, and it would be unwise to jump ship as soon as there is an opportunity.”

Harry Maguire, who has become an important part of the team under Ruben Amorim, is currently considering staying at Manchester United despite offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia. His determination to secure a new agreement speaks to his desire to remain with the team and continue competing at a high level. The recognized consistent performances and Amorim's acknowledgment indicate Maguire's growing role in the club, and his future steps could significantly impact the future of both parties.