Harry Maguire set Cristiano Ronaldo record straight after 'Man Utd captaincy demand'

 

Harry Maguire set Cristiano Ronaldo record straight after 'Man Utd captaincy demand'

Manchester United star Harry Maguire was team-mates with Cristiano Ronaldo before the veteran left back in November.

Harry Maguire is currently in the spotlight, with reports suggesting Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to replace the 30-year-old as captain of Manchester United. 

However, while this claim is now doing the rounds again, the Red Devils defender previously denied any power battle behind the scenes. Ralf Rangnick also did the same, too, despite the German struggling for results during his time in the dugout.

Last year, as United’s season went from bad to worse, it was claimed Ronaldo had asked to become captain of the club.

And Maguire, seeing this story shared around social media, then decided to address the rumours by insisting they weren’t true.

“I’ve seen a lot of reports about this club that aren’t true and this is another,” he posted.

“Not going to start posting about everything that is written but I needed to make this one clear.

“We’re united and focused on Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone.”

It had been reported that Ronaldo didn’t feel Maguire was up to the job of being United captain.

The England international had been given the armband back in the winter of 2020, shortly after Ashley Young’s departure to Serie A giants Inter Milan.

But Maguire has always made it clear he values being captain of such a big side and, therefore, wouldn’t stand aside for anyone.

Rangnick, too, decided to speak out and branded the rumours as ‘absolutely nonsense’.

“This is absolutely nonsense,” said the 64-year-old during his disappointing spell in the dugout.

“I have never spoken to any player about a chance in captaincy, Harry is aware of that and Cristiano

“It’s me who decides who is captain and I don't have to talk to anyone else about that.

Harry is our captain and he will stay our captain."

He then added: “I’m not frustrated because it's not the truth.

"Harry is the captain, it's not an issue and hasn't been an issue. My full focus is preparing the team in training for the next game.

"I have heard what is written I can only tell you from my personal experience.

"There were players unhappy until the close of the window because the squad was too big and players weren't getting game time. The atmosphere in the dressing room is better than it was a few weeks ago for that reason.

"It's about performing well, togetherness on the pitch and winning games. They are the things we can influence."

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