Kobbie Mainoo is expected to commit his long-term future to Manchester United in the coming weeks, and Michael Carrick has commented on the situation.
According to Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, Kobbie Mainoo is now edging closer to signing a new contract with the Premier League club.
When asked if Mainoo will sign new terms at Man Utd in his pre-Leeds press conference, Carrick said to Sky Sports, “We’d like to think so. It’s getting closer, we’re positive with that. we’re calm with it, but we’re positive and only time will tell how it will go. But we’re in a good place with him.”
Kobbie Mainoo Premier League 2025/26 stats
- Minutes played: 1130
- Pass accuracy: 90%
- Tackles per game: 1.2
- Balls recovered per game: 2.9
- Duels won per game: 3
The 20-year-old is highly rated at Manchester United, and he has a bright future. Manchester United must do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible. Even though he struggled to secure regular opportunities under former manager Rúben Amorim, he has established himself as an important player for the club under Carrick.
Mainoo has rediscovered himself, and the 20-year-old has no reason to leave Old Trafford. Manchester United need more quality and depth in the team, and they cannot afford to lose a talented young player like him either. The fans will be delighted that the club is working to secure his long-term future. They will hope that the two parties can finalise an agreement quickly.
Manchester United must keep Mainoo
Manchester United are pushing for a place in the top three this season. They will be hoping to fight for trophies next season. To compete with clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal, they need quality players at their disposal.
Mainoo is regarded as one of the league’s finest young players. He will only improve with coaching and experience. Keeping him at the club will be an absolute priority for Manchester United.
In addition, they should look to add a central midfielder who can score and a defensive midfielder.
Manchester United will hope that the 20-year-old can continue his development with regular football at Old Trafford and fulfil his potential with them. He has all the attributes to develop into a future star for the club.
