Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has cited Euro 2024 as the toughest moment of his career.

“The Maguire revealed the most difficult moment of his career as he discussed his future at Old Trafford,” the British ‘Goal Dotcom’ reported on the 26th (Korea Standard Time).

Maguire joined Manchester United in the last 2019-20 seasons after playing for Sheffield United, Hull City, and Leicester City. At the time, Leicester City refused to give up Maguire. They offered a huge fee, but Manchester United accepted. It was a whopping £80 million (W142.6 billion). It was the highest fee ever for a defender.

His performance in the first season was not bad. He led the defense line with three goals and three assists in 55 games. He also wore the captain’s armband. Some even argued that he should show better performance considering the transfer fee.

He also showed good performance in his second season. He had two goals and two assists in 52 games. At the end of the season, Manchester United’s defense was shaken while Maguire was out due to injury.

However, the slump began in the 2021-22 season. Due to his poor judgment ability and slow reaction speed, he failed to properly block the opponent team’s striker. He was criticized for his poor performance throughout the season. The 2022-23 season was similar. He even lost his position to flanker Luke Shaw.

The possibility of a transfer was raised ahead of last season. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and West Ham United showed interest, but eventually stayed at Manchester United. Eventually, he gave the captain’s armband to Bruno Fernandes before the start of the season.

His form was not bad last season, unexpectedly. In particular, he showed off his good condition in November and became the winner of the Premier League Player of the Month award. Maguire was the only Manchester United defender to win the Player of the Month award since January 2009.

Maguire wanted to play at Euro 2024 in England’s national football uniform but was dropped from the shortlist. It was due to injury.

Maguire opened up about it. He said, “It was a really tough moment in my career. It was probably the toughest moment. I felt like I was in a position where I was physically and mentally at my best. It was a really tough moment.”메이저사이트

He continued, “I have good friends, family, and fans around me. Even though it was a mentally difficult moment in my career, I enjoyed the vacation. I managed to watch the England game. Being a lifelong fan of England, it was so hard not to be there.”

Maguire predicted a better season. “Unless the club wants to sell me, I’m a part of the future. It’s time to make Manchester United successful again, challenging them for the trophy. That’s what Manchester United are asking for.”