Harry Maguire expects Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven to type Manchester United’s centre-back partnership in ‘five or six years time’.
Yoro, 20, and 18-year-old Heaven are two of essentially the most highly-rated gamers at Old Trafford.
French defender Yoro has already made 62 appearances for the Red Devils following his £52m move from Lille in 2024.
Champions League giants Liverpool, Real Madrid and PSG have been all inquisitive about Yoro however United received the race, securing his signature on a five-year contract.
Yoro broke his foot throughout a pre-season recreation simply two weeks after becoming a member of Manchester United however has impressed since then, enjoying in Ruben Amorim’s back-three and holding his place within the crew below present boss Michael Carrick.
Heaven, in the meantime, has made 15 appearances for United this season, having moved to Manchester from Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2025.
Experienced England defender Maguire believes Yoro and Heaven each have ‘amazing futures’ forward of them and spoke notably glowingly of Yoro.
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‘Leny Yoro has all the attributes, the talent, and the potential to have whatever career he wants,’ ex-Manchester United captain Maguire informed DHL Express.
‘It’s distinctive to see somebody enjoying centre-back within the Premier League at his age, particularly at a membership like Manchester United.
‘He’s doing an superb job and there may be nonetheless a lot extra he can enhance on. Hopefully, in 10 or 15 years’ time, we’re sitting right here placing his title in that bracket of the all-time greats.’
Turning his attentions to fellow United defender Heaven, Maguire added: ‘I’ve been very impressed with Ayden Heaven since he broke into the crew.
‘In five or six years’ time, I imagine he and Leny Yoro could possibly be the central defensive partnership for this membership.
‘The talent is there; now it’s down to them to preserve working onerous and pushing. They each have superb futures forward of them right here.’
The writing appeared to be on the wall for Maguire’s Manchester United profession after he was stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag in 2023.
But the 33-year-old is having fun with considered one of his finest ever seasons at Old Trafford, together with his type earning him a recall into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.
Maguire’s present United contract is ready to expire in the summertime however the membership are believed to be keen on him staying given not solely his type however the management and experiences he brings.
‘Leadership is vital in the dressing room and around the club because you don’t win something with out individuals who set excessive requirements and assist the youthful lads really feel assured on the pitch,’ Maguire stated of his function within the squad.
‘The best teams always have a balance of great leaders and experience within the squad.’
Manchester United have been stagnating below Amorim however have improved drastically since Carrick was appointed as caretaker supervisor.
The Red Devils are third within the Premier League with seven video games remaining and face Leeds United of their first recreation again after the worldwide break.
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