Kobbie Mainoo, a MANCHESTER UNITED superstar, has experienced a significant bodily metamorphosis in recent years.

Manager Erik ten Hag has gradually introduced the 18-year-old youth product into the first-team this season.

Kobbie Mainoo has broken into Manchester United’s first team this season

The teenage midfielder hasn’t been afraid to stick his foot in during his breakthrough season

According to a former coach, Mainoo, who is depicted here playing for the U18s in 2021, was once a diminutive and ‘wiry’ athlete.

Mainoo has displayed maturity and skill much above his years, prompting some Old Trafford fans to request that Ten Hag start him on a regular basis.

After seeing him put in a strong performance, one United fan declared that “he’s going straight to the top.”

The adolescent has not appeared out of place and appears to be physically capable of handling the physical demands of his employment.

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His strength is derived from intensive training and a nutritious diet, which have completely erased his “wiry” appearance.

Many people have been surprised by Mainoo’s transformation over the years, including Cheadle and Steve Vare, FC Gately’s academy leader who has known him since he was five years old.

“I went to the Youth Cup final,” he told the Manchester Evening News. He’s nearly unrecognizable.

“Because he’s grown up a lot since he was at Cheadle and Gatley.

“At the time, my description of him was wiry, strong, and quick off the mark.”

Kobbie Mainoo was a member of Manchester United’s Youth FA Cup-winning squad in May 2022.

“He was one of those that pushed the ball past a player and he would be electric, in terms of how he could spring forward.

“He’s a tall lad now and I thought he had a really great game against Nottingham Forest in the Youth Cup final.

“I sometimes wind my kids up by saying I coached him and they say ‘only for a short space of time’.

“Cheadle and Gatley obviously only played a small part in his development and as with anything in grassroots, it’s just a foundation for the youngsters.

“But everyone at Cheadle and Gatley are absolutely delighted for him and it’s great to see him doing so well.”

Mainoo gave his best performances while wearing a United shirt.

Paul Scholes, a Red Devils great, is also persuaded by his recent performances that he deserves a longer stint with the team.

He said: “I think Mainoo needs a run in the team.

“I think now it’s time to give him a chance.

“This back four, they need protecting. No one senses danger as much as this young lad.

Mainoo, 18, has shown great strength in the middle of the park when called upon