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Manchester United looking to announce new bumper contract for academy graduate by the end of the season: Reports

The 21-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a lucrative new deal after re-establishing himself in the starting line-up, sources said.

  • Academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo is set to sign a bumper contract extension with Manchester United, addressing his situation with just one year remaining on his current deal at Old Trafford.
  • Previously, Mainoo struggled for regular playing time under manager Ruben Amorim and requested a loan move that the club blocked, but has since re-established himself in the starting line-up under Michael Carrick.
  • Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba advised Mainoo to prioritize playing time, stating, "If he's good with the manager, if the manager really trusts him," it becomes essential for development.
  • Since departing Old Trafford, Pogba has faced significant obstacles, including a doping ban that sidelined him before joining Monaco, where he has struggled to find consistent playing time.
  • Fans can watch the full interview with Pogba on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, with the broadcast scheduled for Wednesday, April 22.
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United In Focus broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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