Harry Maguire responds to reports of rift with Criano Ronaldo over Man Utd captaincy

Harry Maguire has categorically dismissed reports of a “power struggle” with Criano Ronaldo over the role of Manchester United’s captaincy.
Maguire took to Twitter on Friday and denied that there are rifts among players in the United dressing room. This was after a report in The Mirror claimed that Ronaldo and Maguire were locked in a ‘power struggle’ as to who will lead the Red Devils. According to the report, interim coach Ralf Rangnick has also held talks with pair about the Portuguese superstar taking armband for the rest of the season.
“I’ve seen a lot of reports about this club that aren’t true and this is another,” Maguire wrote.
“Not going to start posting about everything that is written but I needed to make this one clear. We’re united and focused on Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone.”

I’ve seen a lot of reports about this club that aren’t true and this is another. Not going to start posting about everything that is written but I needed to make this one clear. We’re united and focused on Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone 💪🏻 @ManUtd https://t.co/YxLhQn8pqf
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) February 18, 2022
Maguire’s reaction on social media comes a day after Marcus Rashford slammed reports which cited him among a group of Manchester United players who were “irritated” Ronaldo’s attempts to lead United.

Are we just making it up as we go along now then? Please stop looking for divides. https://t.co/gVwQuYMwx4
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) February 16, 2022
Meanwhile, it may be recalled here that Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes have both taken up the captaincy when Maguire was laid off due to an injury in 2022. However, after the timid draw against Southampton, Rangnick had insed that there was no reason for the England international to leave his role as the captaincy.