Harry Maguire sends stunned message to Mason Mount after Man United latest
Harry Maguire dedicated a message to Mason Mount after his game-changing cameo for Manchester United in their Europa League semi-final win over Athletic Club.
Man United advanced to the Europa League final with a dominant 4-1 victory on 8 May, where they will face Tottenham.
Mount had a fantastic performance for Man United as he came off the bench and struck twice, including the all-important equaliser in the tie.
Bruno Fernandes compared Mount to David Beckham following his goals, which included a strike from near the half-way line after a mistake from Julen Agirrezabala.
Now, Maguire has joined the wave of praise, sharing a message with the midfielder to mark what was a bright moment in a season that’s seen him struggle with injuries and inconsistency.
Harry Maguire impressed by Mason Mount after display amid ongoing fan frustration
The defender shared a photo of himself and Mount celebrating on his Instagram story, writing: “What a performance” alongside an applause emoji, while tagging the midfielder.
He has endured a disrupted spell at Old Trafford since his move from Chelsea in a £55 million transfer two years ago, The midfielder has missed 23 games this season due to two separate hamstring injuries, after sitting out 27 games during his first campaign at the club.
His persistent injury setbacks and limited impact have left many fans frustrated, with some Man United supporters even calling for Mount to be sold. However, his return to action in March has seen a noticeable upturn, and he’s now scored three goals in his last two appearances to potentially turn the tide in his favour.
| Season | Days missed | Games missed |
| 2024/25 | 112 | 23 |
| 2023/24 | 149 | 27 |
Man United plan new contract talks with Harry Maguire
Meanwhile, Maguire has experienced a resurgence under Ruben Amorim and is now considered a key figure in the United backline.
His form looks set to be rewarded, with Football Insider revealing that Man United plan to open contract talks with Maguire. His current deal runs until June 2026, having signed a one-year extension during the January window.
Although some supporters questioned the decision to renew Maguire’s deal earlier in the season, his consistent performances have since helped ease those concerns.
If Mount can follow a similar path and deliver on his potential, it would be a major boost for United’s midfield, which is still waiting to see the best of the England international.