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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has spoken candidly about his lowest moment at the club, revealing shocking details of his struggle and subsequent resurgence to become the key player he is today.

Redemption

Having joined United in 2019 for £80m from Leicester City, a world-record fee for a defender, Maguire arrived with plenty of expectations. The early stages of his United career were positive, but things soon spiralled out of control as his performances dropped off.

Towards the end of Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s spell and Ralf Rangnick’s tenure, Maguire was widely seen as the symbol of everything that was wrong with the club. His mistake-strewn displays led him to almost become a figure of ridicule and mockery, not only from rival fans, but also from some United critics and the media.

In September 2023, he appeared as a substitute in England’s match against Scotland, where his every touch was sarcastically cheered by the Scotland supporters.

Slightly over a week before, he received the same treatment during United’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal. Fast forward to today, and Maguire is one of United’s most consistent players, having performed at a high level for the last two and a...