'I feel like I've found something' - Harry Maguire opens up on dramatic uptick in form at Man Utd as he reveals Ruben Amorim's opinion on contract renewal

Earlier this month, Manchester United announced that they have triggered a one-year extension on Maguire's current contract that will keep the English defender at Old Trafford until the summer of 2026. Maguire has opened up about the conversation he had with manager Amorim after he saw his current deal prolonged by a year.

Speaking to The Mirror, the centre-back said: "Ruben said to me that when it came across to him that I had an option [in my contract], he said it was a no-brainer for him. It’s given me confidence and belief that they want me at the club and part of this project. He’s really demanding.

"And I’m happy to be here. I want this club to be back fighting for titles and not fighting where we are in the table right now. We’ve got a long way to go."

Since Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford, the England international has seen a seismic shift in his form and has featured in every single United match barring the Tottenham Hotspur clash in the Carabao Cup. Speaking on his improvement, the defender added: "I think my first couple of years at United was probably the best part of my career. I’m 31 now, coming up to 32 in a couple of months, but I’m getting back to that level. I also think I was at that level last season as well, so it’s been 18 months now where I’d say I’ve been playing consistently well for this club again.

"There’s no doubt I had a tough year in my third season when Ralf took over, I wasn’t at my best, I knew that, I knew I needed to find something to stay at this club because it demands high standards and I feel like I’ve found something. Mentally and physically I feel good."

The 31-year-old will be back in action on Thursday as the Red Devils host relegation-threatened Southampton in a Premier League clash.