“It’s good for us…”: United starlet sends clear message to INEOS over future of “outstanding” £80m colossus

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has made it clear that he wants Harry Maguire to remain at Old Trafford beyond this season, as the young Frenchman continues to find his feet in English football. According to BBC Sport, the 20-year-old spoke warmly about the role Maguire has played in helping him through the early stages of his United career. Yoro did not hide his feelings on the matter, observing: “Having Harry in the team is good for us. I hope he’s going to extend his contract and he can stay with us.” Yoro values Maguire’s experience Although Yoro arrived from Lille in a deal worth £52 million in 2024, he still sees himself as a player with plenty to learn. Furthermore, this is where the England international has become especially important. The France Under-21 international highlighted that the experienced defender has been a constant source of guidance both during matches and away from them. “With all the experiences he has, he spoke to me a lot on the pitch and gave a lot of tips. That is helping me a lot,” the youngster argued. Moreover, Yoro also offered a glimpse into how detailed those conversations can be, insisting that: “Even before the game, during the week, we speak a lot about the opponent. Sometimes he speaks before the game, or at halftime, about positioning as well.” In addition, for a centre-back still adapting to the club, league and the demands that come with life at the top level, this kind of support could prove invaluable over the long term. Contract issue looms over Old Trafford Meanwhile, the significance of Yoro’s comments is heightened by the uncertainty surrounding Maguire’s own future at the club. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season. And while it is anticipated that a new deal will eventually be agreed, there has not yet been a resolution. Essentially, this means Maguire could still leave in the summer, even if the expectation is that fresh terms will be found before then. Yoro’s public backing, therefore, underlines the value Maguire appears to bring beyond his performances alone. “Playing with him is really good for me,” the starlet remarked in his final analysis, clearly showing how Maguire is seen by his younger team-mate as an important voice, both on and off the pitch. Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Okari Wambunya Okari Wambunya is a football writer at The Peoples Person, covering Manchester United with fast, accurate, and source-led news, analysis, opinions, team developments, injuries, press conferences, and matchday reactions. A former secondary school teacher, he now coaches college football (not soccer) and continues to support young people through academic mentoring and youth work. He holds a BA (Hons) in English from Brunel University London and an MA in Education from King’s College London, with experience across digital journalism and broadcast sports media. Okari first praised Michael Carrick in a blog post he wrote at 16-years-old in 2014; over a decade later, United appointing Carrick as interim head coach feels like a full-circle moment.