Mainoo wants to leave Old Trafford to find playing time, which he is struggling to obtain under the orders of Amorim.
In direct competition with captain Bruno Fernandes, the England international has only played eight games this season and is yet to start once in the Premier League, totaling just 138 minutes of league play.
Amorim told Mainoo: “Manchester United above all. »
Mainoo understood his role under Amorim and insisted on finding a solution to his problem this summer, but was told a loan was not an option.
The 20-year-old has now been informed by the Portuguese that he will need to be patient and that a departure will not be automatic.
“The club comes first, so we have to think about the club and the team, and then we will see “, Amorim told the media, also referring to striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has also been little used in recent times.
“I was a footballer, I understand all that. And I want to help my players in every situation, so I don’t know what will happen. I want them to be happy. I understand the frustration of some players, with the World Cup approaching.
“I know what it means for the World Cup, but Manchester United comes first. If I can help the club and the players I will be happy, otherwise I have to think about the team. » Message received for OM, but also Napoli, who notoriously covet the player…
