Exclusive: Ruben Amorim welcomes Kobbie Mainoo back

This season, Kobbie Mainoo has been an important topic among Manchester United fans.

The 20-year-old academy graduate became well-known during the 2025 summer window after requesting to transfer out on loan earlier this summer.

In the end, Manchester United decided not to let this happen because of his importance to the team and the short notice for finding a replacement. 

CentreDevils exclusively reported how staff within the club have been extremely impressed with Kobbie Mainoo’s professionalism and his attitude to training this season.

The English international has only started one game this entire campaign so far, which was in the Red Devil’s EFL Cup loss to Grimsby Town.

CentreDevils also exclusively reported that Kobbie Mainoo was unhappy about his current situation at Manchester United back in October.

The England midfielder is most unhappy regarding lack of gametime, and he feels he is being underappreciated.

The midfielder was out with a knock in the Red Devil’s last game against Tottenham Hotspur.

Now, we can reveal an update.

CentreDevils understands that Kobbie Mainoo returned to group training today and is now in contention to return to the Manchester United squad.

If he does end up making the squad, his return will be seen as a positive amongst United fans.

We can also reveal that twelve academy players trained with the first team, including starlets Shea Lacey and Jack Fletcher.

Kobbie Mainoo wants to be in the England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, but he feels his current playing situation won’t get him there.

Despite his frustrations, he will continue to work hard to push for a starting spot and continue to be a model professional behind the scenes.

Ruben Amorim will welcome back Mainoo to his squad, adding another midfield option to his possession.