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Manchester United: Fans react to Harry Maguire’s incredible gesture to club staff

Lots of Manchester United supporters have reacted to Harry Maguire’s incredible gesture to all of the Red Devils staff, via the Daily Mail

According to the report, the club captain sent a personalised video message to every member of staff, thanking them for their hard work and contributions during the pandemic.

Having moved to Old Trafford from Leicester City for £78.3m last summer, Maguire has led from the back and impressed with a series of defensive shifts, making 4.5 clearances and completing 1.9 interceptions on average per game in the Premier League (via WhoScored). Currently his market value is rated at £50.4m via Transfermarkt.

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The 27-year-old is affectionately called ‘Slabhead’ by fans all around the country, a nickname he was given by his former Foxes teammate Jamie Vardy several years ago (BBC).

Maguire has won 26 caps for England and scored 1 goal since making his debut for the national team back in 2017 (Transfermarkt).

Popular fan page United Zone shared the news on Twitter. Understandably, his touching tribute has delighted loads of United fans, with one calling him “pure class.” Another simply said “what a man.”

Have a read through some of the best reactions down below…

United fans, what do you think of Harry Maguire’s video message? Join in the discussion in the comments section!

Tom is a football writer for Transfer Tavern, covering Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United. He has also contributed to MSN, WhatCulture, Fresh Press Media and Sportskeeda.

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