Man United handed major boost as key player agrees new contract

Football
29 Apr 2026 • 9:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man United handed major boost as key player agrees new contract

  • Manchester United have agreed a contract extension with their 21-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
  • The academy graduate has already made 98 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals, notably a crucial strike in United’s 2024 FA Cup final win against Manchester City.
  • Mainoo's Old Trafford future was uncertain under former manager Ruben Amorim, but he has turned his career around following Michael Carrick's appointment as head coach in January.
  • Under Carrick, Mainoo was reinstated to the starting line-up, playing a pivotal role in the team's ascent to third in the Premier League, and his new deal is reportedly set to run until 2031.
  • His strong performances have also earned him an England recall, and he is now competing for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, having previously started in the Euro 2024 final.

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