Giving up a huge salary, Harry Maguire decides to stay at MU

Turning down an enormous salary of £500,000 per week from Saudi Arabia, Harry Maguire impresses supporters with his determination to continue his journey at Manchester United.

Central defender Harry Maguire is reportedly prepared to decline a staggering £500,000 per week salary from Saudi Arabia in order to stay at Manchester United, but only if the club guarantees him a clear role in their long-term plans.

According to the The Sun, two clubs, Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq, are fiercely competing to sign Maguire, whose contract with MU expires in June 2026. Nevertheless, the English defender is said to prioritize staying at Old Trafford, as long as the club's management commits to extending his contract and provides him with a stable position in the starting lineup.

Maguire faced a tough period when he was stripped of the captaincy and lost his starting spot under Erik ten Hag. However, he showed remarkable resilience by returning to the squad and helping MU win back-to-back titles: the 2023 Carabao Cup and the 2024 FA Cup. This consistent performance has kept him regularly called up by the England national team coach, a status he might lose if he moves to play in Saudi Arabia.

Joining MU in 2019 for a record £80 million from Leicester City, Maguire was once seen as a major hope for the Red Devils' defense. Despite ups and downs, he remains an influential player highly regarded for his leadership, experience, and composure.

Insider sources reveal that Maguire will begin contract extension talks with MU before the January 2026 transfer window. If an agreement is reached, the club might offer a short-term deal to maintain squad flexibility while rewarding the 32-year-old's loyalty.

If both parties fail to reach a consensus, Maguire will consider other options, including attractive offers from the Middle East. However, his top priority remains continuing to wear the Manchester United jersey, where he hopes to conclude his peak career as a respected leader.