Kobbie Mainoo is set to remain at Manchester United this month after being reinstated to the first team by Michael Carrick.
The 20-year-old midfielder had previously considered a loan move to Napoli due to limited playing time under former manager Ruben Amorim. Under Amorim, Mainoo made only one start this season, in a Carabao Cup match.
Carrick started Mainoo in the recent Manchester derby, marking his first Premier League start of the season. Carrick has communicated to Mainoo that he is part of the team's future plans, contingent on maintaining his form.
A new contract agreed upon last year by Mainoo had not been formally signed under Amorim's management. Media outlets had previously questioned Amorim regarding Mainoo's limited involvement.
Carrick has previously spoken positively about Mainoo, including suggesting the club should "build around" the academy product. He had also indicated Mainoo was more of an attacking player.
In the match against Manchester City, Carrick deployed Mainoo in a slightly deeper midfield position alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. Mainoo recorded 77 pressures during the game.