Kobbie Mainoo to stay at Manchester United! No loan move planned

Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will continue playing for Manchester United and will not leave the club in January, despite earlier discussions about a potential loan move. Previously, Chelsea and Napoli were named among the possible destinations, but that scenario is no longer being considered.

Details: According to insider Fabrizio Romano, head coach Michael Carrick has complete trust in the young midfielder and sees him as a key player for the squad. The club is convinced that Mainoo can make an impact right now and is part of the coaching staff’s long-term plans.

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It’s worth noting that this season Mainoo has featured in just fifteen matches for Manchester United across all competitions, registering a single assist — recorded in the EFL Cup match against Grimsby.

Reminder: Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola suffered his tenth defeat to Manchester United.