Harry Maguire stripped of Manchester United captaincy

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been stripped of the captaincy by manager Erik ten Haag.

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On Sunday, Erik ten Haag announced the sacking of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.

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Maguire was appointed captain by former United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer six months after he joined United in 2019.

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Only 16 league matches were played last season in which midfielder Bruno Fernandes was seen wearing the armband in his absence.

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England international Maguire wrote on Twitter: "After a discussion with the manager today he informed me he is changing captain."

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Maguire said that "he gave me his reasons and although I am personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I put on the shirt."

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Harry Maguire had been captaining Manchester United for the past three and a half years.

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Harry Maguire only made eight Premier League starts last season.

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