Midfielder Wants Conte’s Magic to Transform His Career…
Kobbie Mainoo is caught in a £50 million game of musical chairs between Napoli and Manchester United. Napoli, dreaming of yet another epic chapter akin to an Italian opera, have a four-year contract ready for the young midfielder. Mainoo has whispered sweet nothings to United, saying he wants a permanent move to work with legendary manager Antonio Conte. United might be nervously biting their nails, recalling the magical impact of Scott McTominay after his own departure. Scott not only won titles but even frightened the Ballon d’Or committee into giving him side glances like he was the lead singer of the football world.
Mainoo’s case is so compelling, it rivals the plot twists of a daytime soap opera. Skilful on the ball and with the speed of a caffeinated squirrel, Mainoo reportedly believes Conte can be his football fairy godmother. Despite being more cherished than grandma’s secret recipe by United fans, his contract talks have stalled like a remote-controlled car out of batteries. Mainoo starred in a recent cup defeat but apparently brought a sleeping bag to the Premier League bench. Napoli, undeterred, are ready to chase Mainoo with the determination of an elephant pursuing peanuts, right up to the transfer deadline.
