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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Harry Maguire will continue as the captain ahead of next season.
The England international had a tough 2021/22 campaign with the Red Devils, and this led to questions over his leadership qualities.
They have been reports that Ten Hag could change the leader for next term, but he has dismissed those claims in his press conference.
He said: “Harry Maguire is the captain. Of course, I have to get to know all the players and it takes time. But he is an established captain for a few years and he has achieved a lot of success, so I don’t doubt about this issue.”
Maguire has been the regular central defender for United since his arrival in 2019, but there are doubts over his position next season.
United are actively looking to sign Ajax star Lisandro Martinez, and if they manage to get him, he could be a regular starter for them.
In his case, there will be doubts over Maguire’s spot in the line-up, suppose Raphael Varane is fit and available for selection.
Chelsea set to miss out on £63m Brazilian star
Chelsea look set to miss out on signing Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports.
The Blues finalised a deal worth £55m for the Brazil international last month, but they failed to agree personal terms with the player.
Right from the onset, it was known that Raphinha wanted to join Barcelona, and he has now eventually been granted his wish.
After weeks of negotiations, Barcelona have now agreed a package of around £63m to sign the 25-year-old from Leeds.
The Catalan giants are having plenty of financial concerns, but it has been partly eased by the approval of two economic levers.
The second lever permits them to spend around £170m before player sales, and this could be the reason behind their Raphinha bid.
Raphinha would have been available for just £21m this summer, had Leeds been relegated. The Whites will now benefit from his exit.
Plans are already underway to sign a new winger to replace him.
