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Manchester United caretaker boss Michael Carrick has opened up on the club’s decision to award Harry Maguire a new deal.

Here to stay

Earlier on Tuesday, United announced that Maguire had put pen to paper on a new one-year contract, ending all speculation about his future.

United retain the option of extending his stay by an additional 12 months.

He was set to leave the club as a free agent and talks had been ongoing, with the club eager to keep him, but on reduced wages.

Maguire is believed to have turned down significant wages elsewhere in favour of remaining at Old Trafford. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that he was attracting interest from Turkey, Italy and the Premier League.

The defender revealed his delight at extending his stay with the club, praising the direction the team is taking.

Carrick spoke to Sky Sports and hailed Maguire’s resilience, while insisting the decision to keep him was an easy one to make.

Carrick’s Maguire verdict

“I think stability and consistency is important. He’s been through everything at this club and he knows what it’s all about.”

“The way he handles himself, his character…he’s been...