Carrick Intervention Stopped Mainoo's Napoli Loan

Kobbie Mainoo was reportedly close to a Napoli loan before Michael Carrick made him central to Manchester United's plans.

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What happened. Kobbie Mainoo was reportedly very advanced on a loan move to Napoli. Michael Carrick's appointment as interim Manchester United manager in January led to Mainoo becoming a key first-team player, changing the situation.

• Carrick was named interim Man Utd manager in January.
• He immediately made Mainoo a key part of his first-team.
• Fabrizio Romano revealed the transfer was 'very advanced' before Carrick's intervention.

“very advanced”

— Fabrizio Romano

Mainoo's role under Carrick could determine whether Manchester United revisit a loan or permanent exit.

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