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Manchester City destroyed United on the pitch and now they want to blow away their future star. Who is the super-talent Mainoo?
Manchester City have a number of outstanding talents in their squad. However, the best English team of the last few years could be strengthened by another one, and that too from rival Manchester United. It is Kobbie Mainoo, who is often referred to as the new Paul Pogba.
Manchester City have a number of outstanding talents in their squad. However, the best English team of recent years could be strengthened by another one, and that too from rival Manchester United. It is Kobbie Mainoo, who is often referred to as the new Paul Pogba.
Who is Mainoo?
Mainoo has made it into the elite 50 greatest talents of today, compiled by FFT in September for this edition. This reflects his exceptionalism, which should show over time.
however, the 18-year-old midfielder still has plenty of time for his development. After all, we are talking about a very young player who is supposed to be the brains of the team. That requires experience too, even Xavi or Andrea Pirlo greats didn’t become top level footballers overnight.
In Manchester he is being touted as the successor to Pogba, who also spent many years at Old Trafford. He is particularly praised for his kicking technique and vision, which allows him to produce great and surprising passes.
The English midfielder with Ghanaian roots has made 3 starts for the Red Devils A-team so far. However, he has played just 45 minutes against Copenhagen in the UEFA Youth League this season. He is currently nursing an ankle injury.
The centre of midfield has been a big problem for Manchester United for a long time and Mainoo would be a great reinforcement for the A-team. But whether that will ever happen is still very much uncertain.
Mainoo and Manchester City?
FourFourTwo reported that the Citizens will try to convince the talented midfielder to adopt blue as his new colour next year. The last time Carlos Tévez transferred this way within Manchester was in 2009.
The English youth national team representative, who stands at 175 cm, recently signed a long-term contract with Manchester United until 2027. Meanwhile, the Red Devils’ rival has already rejected him several times, according to available information.
However, given the developments at Old Trafford, the next decision may already be somewhat different from the previous ones. For now, however, Mainoo has only the red colour in his heart.
Source: FourFourTwo
