Manchester United’s stars have welcomed the news Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new ‘long term’ contract extension.
Mainoo’s new deal was announced by United, with the 17-year-old rewarded for his recent rise to the United first team.
The teenager wrote on Instagram: “Amazing few weeks for me and my family. Really pleased to sign a long term contract with this special club. Continuing to work hard and taking everything step by step.”
He made his first team debut in January in the Carabao Cup quarter-final as a starter.
Mainoo also featured a fortnight ago in United’s FA Cup win over Reading and was on the bench this week for the Premier League clash with Leeds.
The FA Youth Cup winner is held in high regard by his colleagues, with Bruno Fernandes reaching out to praise him. He sent an Instagram story about Mainoo’s contract extension which said, ‘well deserved’.
There were more messages too in response to Mainoo’s Instagram post, with Facundo Pellistri, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Elanga and Zidane Iqbal among those to congratulate the teenager.
Midfield talent Mainoo could soon get more opportunities amid injuries to Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek.
The long-term deal and admiration from his teammates will give Mainoo even more confidence to take the next step if he gets the chance.
Source: www.unitedinfocus.com
