Kobbie Mainoo
21-Year-Old
Manchester United
Premier
Additional midfield option
Mainoo has been named in England's World Cup squad and is expected to provide manager Thomas Tuchel with a technically assured and composed midfield option capable of stepping in alongside Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham whenever called upon.
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Mainoo ended the season having made 28 Premier League appearances for Manchester United, contributing one goal and two assists across 1,654 minutes in a campaign that saw him sign a new long-term contract extension to 2031, further underlining the club's belief in his development trajectory after the departure of coach Ruben Amorim who limited his playing time. The young midfielder brings dribbling ability, composure under pressure and the intelligence to operate in tight spaces that makes him a natural fit in any possession-based midfield system, and his previous tournament experience at Euro 2024 gives him a familiarity with the big-occasion environment. Mainoo heads into the World Cup as one of the most technically gifted young midfielders in the squad and a player who could play a crucial role if England reach the later stages of the competition.
Mainoo ended the season having made 28 Premier League appearances for Manchester United, contributing one goal and two assists across 1,654 minutes in a campaign that saw him sign a new long-term contract extension to 2031, further underlining the club's belief in his development trajectory after the departure of coach Ruben Amorim who limited his playing time. The young midfielder brings dribbling ability, composure under pressure and the intelligence to operate in tight spaces that makes him a natural fit in any possession-based midfield system, and his previous tournament experience at Euro 2024 gives him a familiarity with the big-occasion environment. Mainoo heads into the World Cup as one of the most technically gifted young midfielders in the squad and a player who could play a crucial role if England reach the later stages of the competition.
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Scores winner
Mainoo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 win against Liverpool.
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Signs extension until 2031
Mainoo signed a new contract extending his stay at Manchester United until June 2031, the club announced.
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Starting in midfield
Mainoo (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.
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Questionable for Chelsea match
Mainoo (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Michael Carrick. "Kobbie, [is doing] little bits, yeah, we're working towards it. He's done little bits, so there's a decision to be made there."
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Could return Saturday
Mainoo (undisclosed) is aiming to be in contention for Saturday's match against Chelsea after being involved in training Thursday, according to SullyTalks.
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Real Madrid remain interested
Real Madrid remain interested in signing Mainoo, according to Fichajes.
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Real Madrid believe Mainoo could be an excellent long-term solution in central midfield, but Manchester United aren't expected to listen to offers for the England international. Los Merengues are expected to submit a bid for the 21-year-old in the summer, but a transfer looks unlikely to happen.
Real Madrid believe Mainoo could be an excellent long-term solution in central midfield, but Manchester United aren't expected to listen to offers for the England international. Los Merengues are expected to submit a bid for the 21-year-old in the summer, but a transfer looks unlikely to happen.