Manchester United Activate Harry Maguire's Contract Extension in Search of On-field Leadership

Speaking in a press conference to preview Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield, Amorim delightedly announced to reporters that Harry has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. Additionally, Ruben revealed that negotiations with another player for a fresh contract are progressing smoothly and close to completion.

"Amad is near, Harry Maguire we are going to trigger our option. I spoke with him [Harry] this morning and I told him he has to improve on the pitch, we need him a lot. Also, he has to improve as a leader. We all know the situation that he had here but we need him a lot in this moment, so we are going to trigger, happily, the option for him."

Harry has played seven matches under Ruben so far and his ability to play in a back three - a formation he has experienced regularly with England - has allowed him to impress, most notably in the recent 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. He has also worn the captain's armband in Bruno Fernandes's absence.

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Asked if he is a key player, Ruben continued: "When you look at our team we are starving for leaders on the pitch. He is a leader, he has to improve that part, he has to improve his game, so we are happy to continue."

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