• Harry Maguire will be playing for Manchester United in the Premier League in 2019/20 subject to completing a medical this weekend. EPA
    Harry Maguire will be playing for Manchester United in the Premier League in 2019/20 subject to completing a medical this weekend. EPA
  • Maguire has been capped 20 times by England. Reuters
    Maguire has been capped 20 times by England. Reuters
  • Maguire, left, is set to be teammates with Anthony Martial in 2019/20. Reuters
    Maguire, left, is set to be teammates with Anthony Martial in 2019/20. Reuters
  • Maguire was one of England's key figures at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. EPA
    Maguire was one of England's key figures at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. EPA
  • Harry Maguire, left, with England captain Harry Kane. Getty
    Harry Maguire, left, with England captain Harry Kane. Getty
  • Maguire celebrates scoring for Leicester City in pre-season at Cambridge United. Getty
    Maguire celebrates scoring for Leicester City in pre-season at Cambridge United. Getty
  • Maguire scored for England against Sweden in the quarter-finals at the World Cup in Russia. AP Photo
    Maguire scored for England against Sweden in the quarter-finals at the World Cup in Russia. AP Photo
  • Maguire's move to Old Trafford had long been speculated. Reuters
    Maguire's move to Old Trafford had long been speculated. Reuters
  • Maguire played 69 times for Leicester between 2017 and May 2019. Reuters
    Maguire played 69 times for Leicester between 2017 and May 2019. Reuters
  • Maguire in action for Leicester in pre-season against Stoke City. Getty
    Maguire in action for Leicester in pre-season against Stoke City. Getty
  • Maguire was a popular figure at Leicester during his two years there. Getty
    Maguire was a popular figure at Leicester during his two years there. Getty
  • Maguire will be a significant asset to United's rearguard as they look to regain a place in the top four in the Premier League. Reuters
    Maguire will be a significant asset to United's rearguard as they look to regain a place in the top four in the Premier League. Reuters
  • Maguire joined Leicester in 2017 from Hull City. AP Photo
    Maguire joined Leicester in 2017 from Hull City. AP Photo
  • Maguire scored five times in a Leicester shirt. Reuters
    Maguire scored five times in a Leicester shirt. Reuters
  • Maguire will hope to be part of England's squad for Euro 2020 in the summer of 2020. AP Photo
    Maguire will hope to be part of England's squad for Euro 2020 in the summer of 2020. AP Photo
  • Maguire had impressed on previous appearances at Old Trafford for Leicester. AP Photo
    Maguire had impressed on previous appearances at Old Trafford for Leicester. AP Photo
  • Maguire had first played in the Premier League with Leicester. AFP
    Maguire had first played in the Premier League with Leicester. AFP

Harry Maguire's delight at 'incredible opportunity' after completing move to Manchester United for £80m


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Manchester United have completed the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester for a fee understood to be £80million, a world record for a defender.

The 26-year-old England international has signed a six -year contract at Old Trafford, with the option for a further 12 months.

Maguire was strongly linked with both Manchester clubs over the summer but Leicester held out for their valuation and the fee surpasses the £75million Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil Van Dijk in January 2018.

"I am delighted to have signed for this great club," Maguire told United's official website. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Leicester and would like to thank everyone at the club, and the fans, for their fantastic support over the past two seasons.

"However, when Manchester United come knocking on your door, it is an incredible opportunity.

"From my conversations with the manager, I am excited about the vision and plans he has for the team. It's clear to see that Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) is building a team to win trophies. I am now looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and getting the season started."

Maguire could make his debut in Sunday's Premier League opener against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer said: "Harry is one of the best centre-backs in the game today and I am delighted we have secured his signature.

"He is a great reader of the game and has a strong presence on the pitch, with the ability to remain calm under pressure - coupled with his composure on the ball and a huge presence in both boxes - I can see he will fit well into this group both on and off the pitch."