Man Utd star’s career is OVER after slap in the face from Erik ten Hag, says Dwight Yorke
HARRY MAGUIRE’S Manchester United career is over, according to Dwight Yorke.
The former United forward has labelled Erik ten Hag’s decision to strip Maguire of the captaincy a “slap in the face”.
Maguire announced earlier this month that he was no longer the Red Devils’ skipper.
He has since been replaced by Bruno Fernandes, who will wear the armband this coming season.
Ten Hag has claimed that losing the captaincy will benefit Maguire, but Yorke disagrees.
He told OLBG: “When captaincy is taken off of you, it probably means your time is up at the club.
“Harry Maguire is a high-profile player, to be stripped of the captaincy of your everyday team is a slap in the face.
“It will diminish his ego and make him feel upset. I don’t see any comeback when that happens.
“I’ve been in football long enough for that to mean that your time is up. Maguire doesn’t have the authority he once had, players see through that and will undermine him.
“They won’t disrespect Maguire, don’t get me wrong, but players won’t see him in the same light when he was the main figure on and off the pitch.
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“It’s one of those things that don’t usually happen, but when you’re that high-profile of a player, it can happen.”
Maguire has been linked with a move away from United this summer as he looks for regular football.
The 30-year-old is keen to play more frequently in a bid to cement his place in England’s squad for next year’s Euros.
Having made just 16 starts under Ten Hag last term, he is unlikely to be a key player this season.
West Ham have been linked with a move for Maguire and have reportedly held talks over a potential transfer.