Kobbie Mainoo speaks out upon signing new Manchester United contract
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Kobbie Mainoo has pledged his long-term future to Manchester United by putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal that comes with a substantial salary boost for the homegrown talent.
The midfielder has agreed terms through the summer of 2031, with his weekly wages set to rise to approximately £150,000-a-week (just over $204,000 per week) following negotiations that gathered pace throughout the year.
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This represents a considerable increase in earnings, with Mainoo's previous contract signed when he was just 17 and barely establishing himself in the first team. Contract discussions kicked off a couple of years back but stalled following his fall from favor under Ruben Amorim, as per the Manchester Evening News.
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However, with Mainoo a regular starter since Michael Carrick's interim appointment in January, talks moved forward rapidly, with the MEN reporting in early February that an agreement was expected before the season's conclusion.
"Manchester United has always been my home; this special club means everything to my family," said Mainoo. "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."
Director of football Jason Wilcox added: "Kobbie is one of the most naturally gifted young footballers in the world.
"His technical ability, dedicated professionalism and humble personality make him the perfect role model for our young players and a true credit to our outstanding academy system.
"We are delighted that Kobbie has extended his stay here and have full confidence that he will develop into one of the best players in the world, ready to play a pivotal role in a Manchester United team challenging for the biggest honours."
The fresh deal closes a turbulent period for Mainoo at United, with the Stockport native having considered a temporary switch to Napoli prior to Amorim's dismissal at the beginning of January. He had featured for merely 213 minutes of Premier League action during the season's opening half.
Carrick has reinstated him to the lineup, and terms reflecting his present standing at Old Trafford were agreed upon on Wednesday and completed by United officials on Thursday.
Mainoo has been absent for only one of Carrick's 13 matches at the helm, featuring in all but 14 minutes across the remaining 12 games. His recent performances have been outstanding, with his midfield combination alongside Casemiro proving instrumental in United's revival, positioning them favorably for UEFA Champions League qualification.