Mainoo STUNS Man Utd with contract U-turn

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 31 May 2024 08:13 CDT
• 3 min read

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is poised to pen a lucrative new contract at Old Trafford but wants to wait until after Euro 2024 to finalise the deal, according to reports.

The youngster, who had breakout campaign for the Red Devils this term, was called up to the provisional England squad by Gareth Southgate ahead of the competition in Germany.

The Daily Star reports that Mainoo is set to sign a new contract at Man Utd following his stunning campaign in which he cemented himself as a regular starter - but he won’t complete any deal until the conclusion of the European Championship, which ends in mid-July.

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It’s thought that the fresh terms will see the youngster quadruple his wages to around £80,000-a-week. The contract between the player and the club is agreed to the deal in principle but Mainoo reportedly wants to put negotiations on hold until later this summer.

It comes after the news that Erik ten Hag has been given a stay of execution by Ineos cheif Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

It’s still not clear whether or not the club will decide to sack the Man Utd manager following the season.

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In his second season in charge, Man Utd finished eighth in the Premier League – the club's worst ever finish in the division - but their victory over Man City in the FA Cup final secured a spot in next season’s Europa League.

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The Dutchman is currently away on holiday as the club conduct an end-of-season review, reports The Telegraph.

The hierarchy do not wish to be pushed into making a snap judgement but a decision is expected soon.

The Red Devils are set to overhaul their backroom staff, with the view of bringing in a new chief executive, sporting director and technical director.