Michael Carrick reveals long-term aim for Kobbie Mainoo at Man United

SportFootballMichael Carrick reveals long-term aim for Kobbie Mainoo at Man UnitedMidfielder Mainoo signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford this week after having his United career revitalised by CarrickRichard Jolly Senior Football Correspondent Friday 01 May 2026 13:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2968880","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/kobbie-mainoo-michael-carrick-man-united-new-contract-b2968880.html","title":"Michael Carrick reveals long-term aim for Kobbie Mainoo at Man United"}}CloseCarrick praises Man United squad for grinding out win in ‘crucial’ stage of seasonJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and go beyond the game with exclusive insightsJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterTRY 1 MONTH FOR FREEI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Football_CDP","regTitle":"Miguel Delaney: Inside Football","subscriptionGroup":"readingTheGame","subscriptionGroupId":"d6776bff-0bec-4d53-a0ce-bd38db6811e5","type":"football","pathPrefix":["/sport/football","/topic/fantasy-football"],"associatedAuthors":["Miguel Delaney","Richard Jolly"],"title":"Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and go beyond the game with exclusive insights","mobileTitle":"Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/miguelDelaney1_1.png","newsletterKey":"receiveIndyFootballNews","regSourceSection":"Football","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"isClimate":false}Michael Carrick has said he is “over the moon”...