Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new five-year contract until 2031.
The 21-year-old’s previous deal at Old Trafford, signed in 2023 when he was still 17, was due to expire in the summer of 2027.
Mainoo has featured in 26 matches in all competitions so far this season, 24 in the Premier League, with this contract extension understood to underpin his importance in the team since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as United manager in January.
Speaking to the club’s website, Mainoo said: “Manchester United has always been my home – this special club means everything to my family.
“I have grown up seeing the impact that our club has on our city, and I relish the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt.
“From The Cliff, to Littleton Road, to Carrington and ultimately Old Trafford, the journey so far has been incredible.
“I have the privilege of living my dream every single day, with the same relentless desire to succeed here as when I joined my first training session at the age of six.
“We can all feel the momentum building inside the club. I am determined to step up and play my role in helping Manchester United to regularly fight for major trophies in the years ahead.”
Interest growing in Man Utd winger Sancho
Interest in Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho is growing.
Sky Sports News has been told an unnamed Italian club has made “initial enquiries” over a move this summer.
As previously reported, Borussia Dortmund has already confirmed they have made contact over a return to the club for Sancho.
Sancho’s contract at United is up in the summer and his representatives are free to talk to clubs outside England.
United hold an option to extend his contract for a further year, but it’s understood they will not be exercising that option.
Sancho is currently on loan at Aston Villa and is in no rush to make a decision about his future.
He wants to assess all his options in the summer and staying in the Premier League has not been ruled out.
Barca want Rashford on loan for second year
Barcelona are interested in a second season-long loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
The Spanish giants have the option to buy the on-loan 28-year-old permanently this summer for £26m but financial circumstances mean they are reluctant to trigger it.
Sky Sports News has previously reported Man United have no intention to renegotiate the fee agreed.
Barcelona are therefore considering making another loan proposal when talks renew at the end of the season
