Harry Maguire has backed Leny Yoro to become an 'all-time great' at Manchester United, while also predicting that the 20-year-old will form a long-term centre-back partnership with Ayden Heaven.
Yoro, who joined United from Lille in 2024 for £52 million, has already made over 60 appearances for the club despite initial injury setbacks. The French defender broke his foot shortly after arriving but has since become a key figure under current manager Michael Carrick.
Speaking to DHL Express, Maguire said: 'Leny Yoro has all the attributes, the talent, and the potential to have whatever career he wants. It's exceptional to see someone playing centre-back in the Premier League at his age, especially at a club like Manchester United. Hopefully, in 10 or 15 years' time, we're sitting here putting his name in that bracket of the all-time greats.'
Maguire also praised 19-year-old Heaven, who joined from Arsenal in 2025 and has made 17 appearances this season. 'I've been very impressed with Ayden Heaven since he broke into the team. In five or six years' time, I believe he and Leny Yoro could be the central defensive partnership for this club. The talent is there; now it's down to them to keep working hard and pushing. They both have amazing futures ahead of them here.'
The 33-year-old Maguire, who was stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag in 2023, has enjoyed one of his best seasons at Old Trafford and recently signed a new contract until June 2027, with an option for a further year. He emphasized the importance of leadership in the squad, saying: 'Leadership is vital in the dressing room and around the club because you don't win anything without people who set high standards and help the younger lads feel confident on the pitch. The best teams always have a balance of great leaders and experience within the squad.'
Manchester United have improved significantly under Carrick, securing Champions League qualification with three games to spare after a period of stagnation under Ruben Amorim.
