Man Utd's Stance on Kobbie Mainoo Contract After Carrick Decision

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has gone from on the cusp of leaving to looking vital over the past few weeks, and now his contract has become a topic of interest again. After such a rapid rise at Manchester United, a new contract for Kobbie Mainoo looked like a certainty 18 months ago, before the arrival of Ruben Amorim. Amorim treated Mainoo harshly, barely using him in midfield, claiming he wasn’t ready. However, Mainoo dominated in the Manchester derby as United won 2-0, and under Michael Carrick, he looks set to return to being the player fans fell in love with. Now, his future at Old Trafford looks very bright. Should Kobbie Mainoo be an automatic starter under Michael Carrick now? Kobbie Mainoo only needed 90 minutes to prove Ruben Amorim wrong! Kobbie Mainoo contract situation is now set to be revisited by Manchester United Having looked likely to leave this month, Mainoo’s revival will be worth sacking Amorim alone. United should be renewing Mainoo’s contract before this season is over, as the 20-year-old looks like the player who started a European Championship final for England again. More United News Now, after we suggested Ineos get a move on with this, Fabrizio Romano has taken to X with an update. Firstly, Romano explains that Mainoo’s contract situation will become a key topic for United over the next few months, suggesting a deal will be looked at once again. Mainoo is expected to remain at United, with Romano explaining that Carrick’s instant trust has been key in this. Carrick has already platformed Mainoo, putting him into the midfield for his first game in charge, and this is the biggest vote of confidence possible. How would YOU rate Kobbie Mainoo’s performance vs City out of 10? Mainoo is destined to become a star for United Despite Amorim’s best efforts, Mainoo outlasted him at United, and the club is a big winner in this situation. It is easy to forget that Mainoo was one of the best in the league during his debut season, winning the Red Devils the FA Cup and helping guide England to the Euros final. However, Mainoo’s performance against Man City reminded the world, proving he is more than ready to be starring in the United midfield, making Amorim’s mistake look even worse. Now, we await to see how contract talks go for United and Mainoo, with his performances over the next four months likely to determine his terms. One thing is certain: any head coach picked for next season will be judged quickly on how they view Mainoo.