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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Watson

Harry Maguire commits future to Leicester by signing five-year deal after Manchester United transfer interest

England and Leicester City defender Harry Maguire has signed a long-term contract which expires in the summer of 2023.

Maguire starred in England's campaign to the World Cup semi-final and was the subject of summer transfer interest from Manchester United.

The 25-year-old joined Leicester from Hull in June 2017 for £17m and has more than tripled his value over the last 12 months.

“Ever since I came to this club, I’ve always reiterated how good they’ve been to me," Maguire told LCTV. 

"They gave me an opportunity to play in the Premier League and built a great platform for me to go and perform at the World Cup, so I thank them a lot. I owe them a lot and I’m looking forward to the future.”

Maguire has started in all of Leicester's Premier League matches this season and scored a winning goal late in the game against Southampton.

The cult-hero from the World Cup retained his place in Gareth Southgate's side and played in England's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Uefa Nations League.

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