[Official] "Let my brother go!" Older brother's fury sparks a dramatic reversal! 'Abandoned by Amorim', Mainoo saved by Carrick! Long-term contract renewal with Man Utd

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Manchester United's "Golden Youth" Cobbi Mainoo (21) has marked the conclusion of his dramatic turnaround story this season with a long-term contract renewal. Once reduced to a tactical scapegoat with calls for his release, he has fully revived following a managerial change and re-established himself as the club's future.

On the 30th (Korean time), Man Utd announced via its official website that it has extended its contract with Cobbi Mainoo, ensuring their partnership continues until June 2031.

Born in 2005, Mainoo joined the Man Utd youth team in 2014 and has steadily grown into a top-tier prospect. He showed a steep upward trajectory last season, even earning a call-up to the England national team. However, under the previous manager, Ruben Amorim, he faced serious trials this season. Excluded from the game plan entirely, he was frequently substituted in only during the final minutes or left out of the squad altogether. He even became a victim of a bizarre experiment where he, a central midfielder, was deployed as a forward.

As his playing time dwindled, strong rumors of a move to Napoli surfaced ahead of the January transfer window. Eventually, his older brother, Jordan Mainoo, took to the stands at Old Trafford in December last year wearing a shirt with the slogan "Free Cobbi Mainoo," staging a powerless protest. This was an expression of frustration, demanding his release as a free agent (FA) due to his lack of playing time.

However, Mainoo's fate, which nearly saw him leave Man Utd, took a 180-degree turn with the change in management. After Amorim was dismissed and Michael Carrick was appointed as interim manager, Mainoo regained his past form as if by magic. Manager Carrick adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation based on a back four and utilized Mainoo heavily. Selected as a key component of the midfield trio alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, he has been performing brilliantly, showcasing his unique balance of attack and defense. Since Carrick took charge, Mainoo has started every match, playing the full 90 minutes, thereby proving on his own that Amorim's judgment was completely wrong.

Mainoo, who has promised a long-term stay, stated, "Man Utd is always a special club that means everything to me and my family." He added, "Just as I felt when I first joined training at the age of six, I am proud to live every day realizing my dreams." He further remarked, "A positive momentum is currently forming within the club. I will do my part to ensure Man Utd can consistently compete for major trophies in the future."

Meanwhile, having secured key resources with long-term contracts, Man Utd is now focusing on solidifying its third-place position in the league. On the 3rd, it will face Liverpool at its home ground, Old Trafford, in the 35th round of the 2025-2026 English Premier League (EPL) "Northwest Derby." With a victory crucial for securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), fans' attention is focused on the renewed Mainoo's feet.

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