Kobbie Mainoo Pens Heartfelt Message to Sacked Manchester United Manager Erik Ten Hag

• Kobbie Mainoo has expressed gratitude to sacked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for giving him the opportunity
• The English midfielder was handed his debut and regular first-team football by the Dutch manager
• Ten Hag was sacked by the Red Devils after a poor start to the season following their latest defeat to West Ham

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has reacted to the sacking of Erik ten Hag as manager of the English giants.

The English-born Ghanaian was handed his senior debut by the Dutch trainer and has since gone on to become a key member of the first team.

Mainoo scored the winner in the FA Cup final to hand the former Ajax manager his second trophy in English football.

However, after a poor start to the season, which has left United languishing in 14th position after nine Premier League games, ten Hag was shown the exit door.

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The 19-year-old took to social media to express gratitude to ten Hag and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

"Thank you for your trust and belief in me and for giving me the opportunity to play for my boyhood club. I wish you all the best for the future," wrote Mainoo on Instagram.

Mainoo's performances at Manchester United earned him a place in the English team for the 2024 European championship, where he starred as the Three Lions finished second.

Mainoo's rise under Erik ten Hag

Mainoo was quickly recruited to the first team in January 2023 after a run of excellent performances for the U18 team, leading to his debut against Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup, as reported by Sporting News.

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Following an impressive display with the first team, Erik ten Hag gave the teen sensation his Premier League debut few weeks later.

Last season, the midfielder, who finished third for the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or, was one of United's best players.

Mainoo shows maturity after Euro loss

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that England starlet Kobbie Mainoo has shown remarkable maturity despite the disappointment of losing the 2024 European Championship to Spain on Sunday, July 14.

Mainoo played a crucial role in England’s journey to the Euro 2024 final, appearing in six matches during the tournament.

Source: YEN.com.gh