Man United Stars to Choose Club's Next Captain to Replace Harry Maguire

• Erik ten Hag is under pressure to find a replacement for Harry Maguire as Manchester United's captain
• Maguire came under sharp criticism last season due to his poor performances, with fans calling for his axing
• The new United boss is understood to have afforded his players the opportunity to choose their next captain
• David de Gea is believed to be the leading contender for the role ahead of Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo

Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly given his players the power to choose their next captain.

Ten Hag is under immense pressure to find a replacement for Harry Maguire after the skipper's underwhelming 2021/22 season.

The Red Devils could only manage a sixth-place finish in the Premier League as they ended the season without a trophy, with Maguire's own performances being criticised.

The Sun reports Ten Hag told sources he would be happy for the dressing room to choose who becomes the captain when they return to Carrington at the end of June.

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David de Gea backed to replace Harry Maguire as captain

According to the publication, insiders insist that David de Gea is a strong favourite to get the armband ahead of Maguire and veteran striker, Cristiano Ronaldo.

It is understood the squad's decision to have De Gea lead them is a show of respect and belief they have in the Spaniard rather than a rebellion against Maguire.

Mirror UK claims De Gea's influential role within Man United's dressing room comes after a stunning revival during the 2021/22 season.

After briefly losing his starting spot to Dean Henderson in the previous season, the Spaniard played every single Premier League game in 2021-22.

He was one of the positives during United's disappointing season, with his incredible performances winning him the prestigious Players' Player of the Year award at the club.

The ex-Atletico Madrid shot-stopper has spent 11 years at Old Trafford since joining them in the summer of 2011.

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Gary Neville names De Gea his Man United player of the season

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United icon Gary Neville has declared David de Gea the club's player of the season.

The legendary defender believes De Gea's outstanding performances were critical in United's otherwise poor season.

However, Neville was also quick to single out Cristiano Ronaldo and Fred for their outstanding performances.