Man Utd wonderkid signs new long-term deal at Old Trafford in huge boost for Ten Hag

Manchester United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new long-term deal at Old Trafford.

The 17-year-old midfielder was handed his full debut for United earlier this season in their Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Charlton Athletic.

It came after he featured for the club in the mid-season tour of Spain during the winter break for the World Cup in Qatar.

Mainoo made his second senior appearance for United in the FA Cup fourth-round win over Reading last month.

And while he is yet to make his Premier League debut for the Red Devils, he has been named in the matchday squad for six league games this season.

He has now committed his future to the club by signing a new "long-term deal", United confirmed on Thursday.

"Mainoo will be looking to hone his talents behind the scenes and maintain his development at the club in the coming months and years," read a club statement.

Ten Hag: Mainoo deserves his chance

Mainoo, who is capped by England up to U18 level, began training with United's first team squad in the summer after impressing as part of the club's U18 side that triumphed in the FA Youth Cup last season.

Speaking last month after handing Mainoo his first-team debut, Ten Hag said the Stockport-born midfielder deserved his chance in the senior side.

"The most important thing is to win this game and get into the next round," Ten Hag told MUTV.

"We want to get into the semi-finals, so it's a big game. For him (Mainoo) it's a great opportunity, he did very well during the winter camp in Spain.

"He also did very well against Everton in a friendly. He deserved to play, so I'm happy to give him the opportunity - it's about deserving it."

Mainoo was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 2-2 draw between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. He could keep his place in the squad when the two teams meet again at Elland Road in the reverse fixture on Sunday.