Manchester United are ready to give a lucrative contract to youngster Kobbie Mainoo, putting him among the club’s highest earners

Kobbie Mainoo will receive a lucrative contract from Manchester United after securing the senior team role at the club. The 18-year-old steep rise to the top has put him in a strong position to secure a big money deal.

The England U19 stepped up for the Red Devils when they faced an injury crisis and players struggling with form. He made his first Premier League start for United in a 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park.

Manager Erik ten Hag deployed Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in a double-pivot role at the beginning of the season. Despite their qualities, the duo lacked the legs to cover spaces between the midfield and the defence which the opposition exploited.

Mainoo rectified that weakness while displaying impressive abilities on the ball, distributing and dictating the tempo for his team. The 18-year-old’s impressive performances have caught the eyes of England manager Gareth Southgate with the plans of selecting him immediately.

Mainoo has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, contributing two goals and two assists for the Red Devils. He triggered a clause of his current contract after making his 10^th first-team appearance for the club. The Englishman’s wages are currently £ 20,000 a week due to the trigger of that clause as he continues to be a regular.

🔴🌟 Manchester United have already opened talks with Kobbie Mainoo's camp over new deal since the beginning of February, as revealed.

Discussions are taking place about salary rise, no rush as Mainoo is happy at United and club want to have Kobbie as one of new project faces. pic.twitter.com/UhHNsnJTTm

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 10, 2024

The Mirror reported that the Red Devils are planning to reward Mainoo with a 300 per cent pay rise. The potential contract. The potential contract would take the 18-year-old’s pay to £60,000-a-week, making him one of the highest earners at the club.

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The report also stated that the talk has already started to convince Mainoo to extend his contract until 2030. The Englishman’s steep rise in reputation could bring attention from other top clubs, making it necessary to secure his future.