Kobbie Mainoo signs lucrative new Manchester United contract until 2031
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has agreed a lucrative new contract with Manchester United that will quadruple his wages and keep him at Old Trafford until 2031.
The 21-year-old has been locked in negotiations with the club hierarchy for the past three months.
It is understood the new agreement is worth £120,000 per week, reflecting his growing importance to the first team.
This long-term commitment represents a remarkable turnaround for a player who was reportedly close to leaving the club just months ago.
A dramatic turnaround at Old Trafford
Earlier this season, the academy graduate was poised to join Italian side Napoli on a six-month loan deal.
He had grown frustrated with a lack of playing time under former manager Ruben Amorim and feared for his international future.
However, Amorim’s departure and the subsequent appointment of Michael Carrick as interim boss completely altered the midfielder’s trajectory.
Carrick’s crucial intervention
Carrick immediately reinstated the dynamic playmaker into the starting lineup, a decision that has paid immense dividends.
Since his return to the side, the homegrown talent has played an influential role in propelling the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League table.
While Carrick usually avoids contract negotiations, he actively encouraged the Manchester United board to secure the player’s long-term future.
The interim manager officially endorsed the significant wage increase, highlighting the youngster’s immense value to the squad.
World Cup ambitions revived
Regular domestic minutes have also resurrected the rising star’s international aspirations ahead of a busy summer.
He successfully reclaimed his place in the England squad last month after a prolonged period of absence.
The renewed confidence means he is now highly optimistic about securing a spot for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
