Man Utd hero Kobbie Mainoo lands bumper pay rise without even signing a new contract

MANCHESTER UNITED hero Kobbie Mainoo has landed a bumper pay rise without even signing a new contract.

The midfielder is the toast of Old Trafford after his match-winning display at Wolves yesterday.

GettyMan Utd match winner Kobbie Mainoo has seen his weekly wages soar[/caption]

Mainoo, 18, netted a stunning 97th minute to seal a 4-3 win at Molineux, just moments after Wolves had fought from two goals down to level the score.

The England U19 star is now being tipped for a bright future at the Theatre of Dreams.

And he has already been rewarded with a major pay day.

SunSport exclusively revealed in December that Mainoo will see his wages rocket to £20,000-a-week once his appearances reach double figures.

Last night was his eighth for United in the Premier League.

But Mainoo has now featured 12 times in all competitions, meaning his wage rise has already kicked in.

The stunning clause was triggered after Mainoo signed a new contract last year.

And one United legend who is excited about his potential is Rio Ferdinand, who compared Mainoo to Dutch icon Clarence Seedorf.

He said last night: “I’m not saying he’s of the same ability or that he’s that player yet, but he gives me Seedorf vibes.

“The way he manoeuvres in tight situations and the way he manipulates this ball and uses his body at times.

“He shifts it, pops it through legs, beautiful. He’s elusive at times as well and the control and the awareness to pick his spot.

“Some players see the headlines there and think ‘I’m going to go for it’, but he just caresses it.”