Paul Pogba advises Kobbie Mainoo over leaving Man Utd - 'It's hard for me to say this'

Paul Pogba advises Kobbie Mainoo over leaving Man Utd - 'It's hard for me to say this'Kobbie Mainoo has re-established himself in the Manchester United starting line-up under Michael Carrick and looks set to sign a new deal with the clubCommentsSportAmie Wilson Sports writer 08:39, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPaul Pogba has sent transfer advice to Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.(Image: VALERY HACHE, AFP via Getty Images)Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has advised Kobbie Mainoo that playing time should be the primary consideration when weighing up his future. Mainoo has cemented his place back in the starting line-up under Michael Carrick.‌The midfielder had found opportunities limited under previous boss Ruben Amorim, casting uncertainty over his United future. Mainoo had reportedly requested a loan move away from the club during the summer transfer window in pursuit of more regular football, a request that United rejected.‌The 21-year-old will have just 12 months left on his Old Trafford contract when the summer window arrives. But he appears poised to sign a lucrative new deal at the club.‌READ MORE: Paul Pogba shares one reason for Scott McTominay's success since Man Utd sold himREAD MORE: Paul Pogba on doping ban, what hurt him most and living for the moment at MonacoLike Mainoo, Pogba progressed through the academy at Old Trafford, but departed in 2012 seeking consistent first-team action. He returned to the club in 2016 before exiting once more six years down the line.When asked by Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast what advice he'd offer Mainoo, Pogba appeared to suggest that he should leave the club"He played and he's such a talented, such a talented kid. He's still young," he said.‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"It's difficult. It's really difficult. It's the way how he feels. If he feels that, if he's good with th...