Harry Maguire has tipped Manchester United's young defender Leny Yoro to become an 'all-time great' at the club. The 20-year-old French centre-back, who joined from Lille for £52m in 2024, has impressed since recovering from a broken foot suffered in pre-season.
Maguire also praised 19-year-old Ayden Heaven, who arrived from Arsenal in 2025, predicting the pair could form United's long-term defensive partnership. 'In five or six years' time, I believe he and Leny Yoro could be the central defensive partnership for this club,' Maguire told DHL Express.
Yoro has made over 60 appearances for United, fending off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and PSG. Maguire said: 'Leny Yoro has all the attributes, the talent, and the potential to have whatever career he wants. Hopefully, in 10 or 15 years' time, we're putting his name in that bracket of the all-time greats.'
Maguire, 33, has himself enjoyed a resurgence this season after being stripped of the captaincy in 2023. He recently signed a new one-year deal until 2027, with an option for a further year, and stressed the importance of leadership in the squad.
Manchester United have improved under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, securing Champions League qualification with three games to spare.
