Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandez hails ‘big talent’ Kobbie Mainoo after top display in win over Wolves

Published on: 02 February 2024

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandez has eulogized Ghanaian youngster Kobbie Mainoo following his outstanding performance against Wolverhampton Wonderers.

The 18-year-old scored a sensation curler after gliding through Wolves' defense before curling home in the 97th minute.

The game was headed for a thrilling 3-3 when the exciting youngster stole the winner for the Red Devils.

After the game, Bruno Fernandez indicated he knew the Ghanaian youngster will become a top player after watching him play at the U-18 level.

"He's a big talent. I have seen it in the past. I saw him play for the Under-18's two or three years ago and I said to a friend who was in Manchester and wanted to see some youth games, I said at the time the name of Kobbie [was one to watch]. We didn't know he was going to be this talent and this player."

Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo has described his first Premier League goal for Manchester United as a dream come true.

"It's a dream come true. Wolves is a tough place to come, they are on a good home run here, so we had to get the win. I haven't come down from it, I still feel like I'm dreaming to be honest. You [interviewer] are going to have to give me a second to come back to it."

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