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Verbal agreement in place: MEN â Man Utd fend off Chelsea interest to agree five-year deal with midfield starlet
TL;DR
Manchester United has reached a verbal agreement with Kobbie Mainoo for a five-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2031. This agreement comes amid Chelsea's interest in the young midfielder.
Key points
- Manchester United agrees to a five-year deal with Kobbie Mainoo
- Contract extension keeps Mainoo at Old Trafford until 2031
- Chelsea expressed interest in signing Mainoo
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Verbal agreement in place: MEN â Man Utd fend off Chelsea interest to agree five-year deal with midfield starlet
Manchester United and Kobbie Mainoo have verbally agreed a five-year deal to keep the fan-favourite star at Old Trafford until 2031, according to Samuel Luckhurst.
The breakthrough comes after several months of negotiations, which intensified following his return to the starting 11 under Michael Carrick.
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United and Mainoo finally reach agreement over new deal
Luckhurst adds that Mainoo is poised to receive a lucrative pay rise to accurately reflect his integral role in the team; he currently pockets around ÂŁ25,000 per week (Capology), but will earn in the region of ÂŁ150,000 per week when he puts pen to paper on his new terms.
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As things stand, he would be out of contract in June 2027, although United do hold a 12-month option.
Q&A
What is the length of Kobbie Mainoo's new contract with Manchester United?
Kobbie Mainoo's new contract with Manchester United is for five years, extending until 2031.
Which clubs were interested in Kobbie Mainoo before the agreement?
Chelsea showed interest in Kobbie Mainoo before Manchester United secured the verbal agreement.
Who is Kobbie Mainoo and why is he significant to Manchester United?
Kobbie Mainoo is a young midfielder who has become a fan favorite and recently returned to the starting eleven under manager Michael Carrick.
