The redemption arc of Harry Maguire has some new developments. The English defender has accepted the apology of Isaac Adongo, the Ghanaian MP who mocked him in 2022 due to his struggles at Manchester United.
Isaac Adongo, a member of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), used Harry Maguire as an example to communicate his dissatisfaction with the economy of Ghana. He dubbed Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as “Economic Maguire” due to his poor showing for the country.
Seeing the resurgence and resilience of Maguire in the new season, Adongo recently apologized to the defender in the Ghanaian parliament and stated: “Today, Maguire has turned the corner and is a transformational footballer.” The statements reached Harry Maguire, who took it to ‘X’ and responded by accepting the apology. He commented, “MP Issac Adongo apology accepted. See you at Old Trafford soon.”
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In the new season, Harry Maguire has been influential at the back for Manchester United. The English defender has started the last seven matches for his club in the injury struggles of Lisandro Martínez and Raphael Varane. He single-handedly saved Manchester United against FC København in the UCL by scoring the winner at Old Trafford, cementing his place in the starting lineup.
Ghana MP Isaac Adongo on Harry Maguire’s comment on the apology
Mr. Isaac Adongo spoke about the situation surrounding Harry Maguire on the BBC’s News Day program. He explained why he apologized to the defender. He commented, “When Harry’s form improved, I felt that he deserved an apology. As a lover of football, it was important that I recognized his turnaround“.
Mr. Adongo was also asked about the latest comments from Maguire on his apology. He said, “That humility has made my day, this brings closure“. It is to be seen whether Adongo will accept Maguire’s invitation to Old Trafford but these developments have surely put a wholesome pin on the whole situation.
MP Issac Adongo apology accepted . See you at Old Trafford soon 🤝😊
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) November 22, 2023
Harry Maguire has shown incredible resilience in the last few years. The English defender has been mocked by fans and ridiculed by experts for his performances for club and country in the last few years. However, the defender has also kept his head down and acted professionally while waiting to silence his critics.
Maguire rejected a move away from Manchester United to fight for his place at the club. He was stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag in the summer but has been an important player in the last few weeks. Looking forward, Manchester United will travel to Everton in the Premier League for a league clash on November 26. Harry Maguire is set to start the match with Raphaël Varane.