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Man United’s risky decision on Chido Obi is backfiring spectacularly – opinion

Chido Obi's loan to Willem II has stalled his development, with minimal game time raising questions about Manchester United's loan strategy for young talents.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
Man United’s risky decision on Chido Obi is backfiring spectacularly – opinion
Key Things to Know
  • The Peoples Person argues Manchester United's decision to loan Chido Obi to Willem II is backfiring.
  • Obi joined newly promoted Eredivisie club Willem II on a season-long loan deal.
  • The 18-year-old striker has played just 48 minutes across Willem II's 900 available league minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Peoples Person writer Daniel Onguko argues that Manchester United's decision to send striker Chido Obi on a season-long loan to Willem II is failing. Despite scoring 20 goals across all competitions in United's academy during the 2025-26 season, the 18-year-old Danish forward has played just 48 out of 900 available league minutes for the newly promoted Dutch top-flight club.

Onguko contends that INEOS erred by sanctioning the loan without guaranteed playing-time clauses or a development plan. The writer suggests Manchester United may need to recall Obi in the January transfer window to prevent his progress from stalling further.

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