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Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new long-term contract at Old Trafford.
The 17-year-old midfielder, one of eight United academy prospects to appear for the first team this season, made his full debut in last month's Carabao Cup win against Charlton.
United, who did not specify the length of the England Under 18s international's contract, said: 'Mainoo has played twice for Erik ten Hag's senior side in 2022-23. He has been named in Erik ten Hag's matchday squad for six Premier League games too.'
United added: 'Mainoo will be looking to hone his talents behind the scenes and maintain his development at the club in the coming months and years.'
Stockport starlet Mainoo, is fast emerging as a player Ten Hag can also rely on.
Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new long-term contract at the club
Mainoo poses with United's head of academy Nick Cox (left) and manager Erik ten Hag (right)
Handed his first team debut against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup quarter final win last month, many staff thought the 17-year-old was 'unlucky' not to have been given his bow before then. He played just over an hour before being replaced by Casemiro, the serial winner he admits to studying closely.
A key part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup against Nottingham Forest last season, Mainoo has continued on an upward trajectory.
As well as impressing Ten Hag in training, he was
