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Kobbie Mainoo signs five-year extension, becomes first-team earner.

4/29/2026

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Kobbie Mainoo signed a contract extension on 2026-04-29 that runs to 2031, making him a first-team earner.
Thomas Tuchel recalled Mainoo after his loan request was denied and after Rúben Amorim’s January dismissal.
Mainoo has 98 appearances, missed the 13 April loss to Leeds United with a calf injury, and earns £25,000 per week.
United began talks last year, progressed negotiations in January with terms, and secured deal boosting club.

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Kobbie Mainoo signed a contract extension on 2026-04-29 that runs to 2031, making him a first-team earner.
Thomas Tuchel recalled Mainoo after his loan request was denied and after Rúben Amorim’s January dismissal.
Mainoo has 98 appearances, missed the 13 April loss to Leeds United with a calf injury, and earns £25,000 per week.
United began talks last year, progressed negotiations in January with terms, and secured deal boosting club.