![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/harry-maguire-stripped-of-man-utd-captaincy-by-erik-ten-hag-as-defender-issues-statement/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2_GettyImages-1258402747-1.jpg&description=Maguire admits he is 'extremely disappointed' after being axed as captain, with West Ham among the clubs keen on signing him this summer Harry Maguire's Manchester United spell appears to be coming to an end after he was brutally stripped of the captaincy by boss Erik ten Hag. The England defender has found his opportunities limited under Ten Hag and has been tipped to leave the club this summer, with West Ham keen on signing him. Bruno Fernandes, who regularly wore the armband in Maguire's absence is expected to take over permanently. In a statement on social media, Maguire said: "After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I'm personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt." Maguire was immediately handed the armband by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his arrival from Leicester in 2019 and initially impressed at Old Trafford. But despite shining with England, he has struggled for form at club level, with Ten Hag preferring Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in central defence. Victor Lindelof now also appears to be ahead of the ex-Sheffield United man in the pecking order, while left-back Luke Shaw has even been favoured at times. Maguire's exit from Old Trafford now appears inevitable with West Ham boss David Moyes reportedly eager to take him to the London Stadium. Maguire added: "I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I've been wearing the armband. Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it's been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date. "It's one of the greatest honours in club football. I've done everything I possibly could to help United be successful - on and off the field. I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on){kind=link}
Maguire admits he is ‘extremely disappointed’ after being axed as captain, with West Ham among the clubs keen on signing him this summer
Harry Maguire’s Manchester United spell appears to be coming to an end after he was brutally stripped of the captaincy by boss Erik ten Hag.
The England defender has found his opportunities limited under Ten Hag and has been tipped to leave the club this summer, with West Ham keen on signing him. Bruno Fernandes, who regularly wore the armband in Maguire’s absence is expected to take over permanently.
In a statement on social media, Maguire said: “After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.”
Maguire was immediately handed the armband by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his arrival from Leicester in 2019 and initially impressed at Old Trafford. But despite shining with England, he has struggled for form at club level, with Ten Hag preferring Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in central defence.