Manchester United have brought in Harry Maguire from Leicester City for a reported fee of £80 million making him the most expensive defender in the world.
The club released an official statement which read: “Manchester United is delighted to confirm the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester City.
“Harry signs on a six-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year.
“The 26-year-old England international joined Leicester in 2017 and has made 76 appearances, scoring five goals.”
While some pundits have questioned Man United’s intent on spending so much money on Harry Maguire but it looks like former United defender Rio Ferdinand has now come to the aid of the England international.
When Ferdinand joined Man United back in 2002, the became the world’s most expensive defender so clearly, he knows a thing or two about the pressure that such a huge price tag brings along.
And now in a social media post, the Red Devils legend has come out to show support to Harry Maguire and has also revealed why Man United have chosen to invest so much money on him.
He wrote: “Most Expensive Defender Of All Time… Harry Maguire signs for ManchesterUnited for £80mill… funny enough we’ve both been there!
“Is there pressure? Yes.. is there expectation from across the world? Definitely… Are all eyes on Me? 100%… Will Your teammates be expecting big things? Of course…. Will people be expecting a massive change in the team’s fortune? Most Definitely… These were the feelings, questions that were surrounding me when signing for the great club Manchester United.
“Being a CB, I have taken a keen interest in Harry Maguire’s game since being linked with MUFC under Moyes. He has made huge strides in the right direction & improved in all areas of his game.
“He’s grown into someone who can lead & be a leader of men… and shown at both ends of the pitch he can be effective.
“He has composure, willingness on the ball as well as the ability to drive out from the defence which I feel is as good as anyone in the game right now.
“After speaking to numerous people that know him, they all say what a level headed, hard-working lad he is who will give 110% for his team which he echoed when signing.
“I think something MUFC have needed defensively in recent years is a big character who can take on the responsibility of leading from the back & from what I’ve heard from people who know him well, they are confident that he will bring that to this football club.
I would like to wish him well in the no5 shirt of Manchester United and hope he can help bring back success to our club.
“Good Luck Harry.”
