Peter Schmeichel has said he knew after Harry Maguire's first two appearances for Leicester City that the defender was tailor-made for Manchester United.
Maguire joined Leicester from Hull in 2017 and quickly established himself as one of the most promising centre-backs in the Premier League before playing a starring role in England's run to last year's World Cup semi-finals.
The 26-year-old moved to Old Trafford for £80million earlier this month and following his man-of-the-match performance against Chelsea on his United debut, Schmeichel said it was clear from Maguire's early days at Leicester that he was destined for greater things.
“I have to say when I saw Harry the first time for Leicester when he played his first game he intrigued me straight away," Schmeichel told the Mirror.
“A couple of games in I am thinking, ‘This guy is made for Manchester United’. He is not fazed about anything.
“Everyone will agree in the World Cup he played every game, just got on with it and was arguably was one of the best players in the English team.
“He brings all that and an incredible ability to bring the ball forward. It is something you either have or don’t have and very few centre halves have that ability.
“For some people he looks a bit awkward but I have got used to him and know exactly what he will do and think he will do very well.
“He is going to bring stability in defence. He is a very calm, cool customer. There is nothing erratic about him.
“You had all the big clubs looking at him and I felt he would go (leave Leicester) all summer because of the money involved.”
