Manchester United have secured the future of one of their brightest academy talents, as Kobbie Mainoo has verbally agreed all terms on a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2031.
According to trusted transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old midfielder has finalised personal terms with the club, including a significant salary increase. The deal is expected to be officially signed and announced before the end of the current 2025/26 season, with reports suggesting Mainoo could put pen to paper as early as this week.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Kobbie Mainoo has agreed all terms of new contract at Man United, all set to sign!
The agreement will be valid until June 2031 with increased salary, as always reported.
Understand it will be official before end of the season, Kobbie could sign this week. 🔐 pic.twitter.com/5xWgqKrG9T
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2026
Kobbie Mainoo broke into the Manchester United first team with composure and maturity far beyond his years. After impressing in the academy and making his senior debut, he quickly established himself as a key player in midfield — known for his ball control, vision, technical ability, and calmness under pressure.
His performances have made him a fan favourite and a cornerstone of United’s long-term project. The new contract reflects the club’s desire to build around homegrown talent and reward Mainoo’s rapid rise from youth prospect to regular starter.
Reports indicate the new deal will see his weekly wages rise substantially (various outlets have suggested figures in the region of £120,000–£150,000 per week, a major uplift from his previous contract signed when he was just 17). The extension runs for roughly five more years, providing stability for both player and club heading into the post-season period.