Kobbie Mainoo: Man United star explains decision to sign new deal
Kobbie Mainoo: Man United star explains decision to sign new deal Kobbie Mainoo has signed a long-term contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031, the club have announced. The English midfielder’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of next season and his future has been hanging in the balance for some time. Mainoo rose through the ranks at Old Trafford before exploding onto the scene under former manager Erik ten Hag.
If the Englishman’s rise under the Dutchman was meteoric, his lack of game time under Ten Hag’s successor Ruben Amorim was equally alarming. Having started the FA Cup final win over Manchester City and the Euro 2024 final against Spain, Mainoo was relegated to a bench role under the Portuguese head coach. The Englishman was pushed to the brink of an exit in January this year, before caretaker manager Michael Carrick’s arrival handed him a lifeline.
The 21 year old grabbed that opportunity with both hands and has been in explosive form so far. A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person suggested that the player was close to signing a renewal, and a confirmation has now arrived. Living the dream After committing his future to the Theatre of Dreams, Kobbie spoke fondly about United.
He said: “Manchester United has always been my home; this special club means everything to my family. I have grown up seeing the impact that our club has on our city, and I relish the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt. ” “From The Cliff, to Littleton Road, to Carrington and ultimately Old Trafford, the journey so far has been incredible.
I have the privilege of living my dream every single day, with the same relentless desire to succeed here as when I joined my first training session at the age of six. ” “We can all feel the momentum building inside the club. I am determined to step up and play my role in helping Manchester United to regularly fight for major trophies in the years ahead.