Manchester United are close to finalising a new and improved contract with a player the Red Devils fully intend to build their team around, according to a report.
2024 has been a turbulent year for Man Utd, with the joy of lifting the FA Cup tempered by producing their worst ever start to a Premier League campaign (eight points after seven matches).
However, one particularly bright spark over the last nine-plus months is the emergence of midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
The 19-year-old is already a regular starter in Erik ten Hag’s midfield and forced his way into England’s starting eleven at Euro 2024.
Mainoo is contracted to Old Trafford until 2027 with the club holding an option for an extra season. But per the latest from the Manchester Evening News, Mainoo is close to agreeing a new deal despite only signing his last one in February of 2023.
Talks between Man Utd and Mainoo began in March and fast forward roughly seven months, only the finishing touches remain before the club officially announce Mainoo has re-signed.
Per the report, Mainoo will receive a ‘deserved’ wage rise and Man Utd’s plan is to build their midfield around him for the next decade and beyond.
Kobbie Mainoo tipped to become all-time Man Utd great
Mainoo broke into Man Utd’s first-team plans around the turn of the year and has gone from strength to strength since.
The teen sensation memorably helped Man Utd defeat bitter rivals Manchester City in the 2024 FA Cup final. Mainoo scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 2-1 victory and scooped the player of the match award.
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