Koby Mainu signs new contract with Manchester United (Image: MUFC)
Koby Mainu has committed his long-term future to Manchester United after putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal that includes a significant pay rise for the homegrown talent. Mainou has agreed terms until the summer of 2031, with his weekly salary expected to rise to around £150,000 after negotiations between the two sides accelerated this year.
This represented a significant pay rise of around 500 per cent, and Mainu last signed with his boyhood club at the age of 17, when he was just beginning to break into the first team. Negotiations over new terms began several years ago but were halted after the Mainu lost support under Reuven Amorim.
But these discussions have moved forward rapidly since Michael Carrick took over in January, as Mainu’s profile has returned.
“Manchester United has always been my home. This special club means everything to my family,” Mainoo said. “I have grown up watching the impact the club has on the city and I enjoy the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt.
“It has been an incredible journey so far, from The Cliff to Lyttleton Road, Carrington and finally Old Trafford. I have a relentless desire to succeed here and am privileged to live the dream every day, just as I did when I attended my first training session at the age of six.”
“We can all feel the momentum building within the club and I am determined to step up and do my part to help Manchester United compete regularly for major trophies over the next few years.”
Director of Football Jason Wilcox said: “Coby is one of the most naturally talented young footballers in the world.
“His technical ability, dedicated professionalism and humble personality make him the perfect role model for our young players and a real credit to our outstanding academy system.
“We are delighted that Coby has extended his stay here and have full confidence that he is ready to develop into one of the best players in the world and play a central role in a Manchester United team that challenges for the biggest honours.”
The new deal ends a difficult period for Mainu at United, with the Stockport-born talent considering a loan move to Napoli before Amorim was sacked at the start of January.
He played just 213 minutes in the first half of the Premier League season.
He has rejoined the team under manager Carrick and terms reflecting his current position at Old Trafford were agreed on Wednesday afternoon and rubber-stamped by United officials on Thursday.
Of the 13 games Carrick has coached, Mainu has only missed one game, playing all but 14 minutes in the remaining 12 games.
And his recent performances have been remarkable, with his midfield partnership alongside Casemiro forming the cornerstone of United’s resurgence and putting them in a good position to qualify for the Champions League.
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