Man Utd participant singled out by Ruben Amorim focused for shock switch
One of the players that Ruben Amorim infamously singled out as part of a bizarre rant during his time at Manchester United could now be leaving the club on loan
Ruben Amorim said Chido Obi “is not always a starter” for Man United’s under-21s during his time as head coach(Image: Image Photo Agency, Getty Images)
Manchester United are reportedly in talks over a transfer for one of the players Ruben Amorim singled out in an infamous rant during his tenure.
Chido Obi is said to be the subject of loan interest from Feyenoord, with Cologne having previously been keen on the former Arsenal forward. The teenager, who turns 19 in late November, made eight appearances across all competitions under Amorim during the 2024/25 season but did not feature at all last term.
He made one appearance during pre-season under Michael Carrick. That outing came as a second-half substitute back in his native Scandinavia against Rosenborg.
Chido Obi played just once for Man United this summer before returning to the under-21s(Image: Poppy Townson – MUFC, Manchester United via Getty Images)
De Telegraaf now reports that Feyenoord are in discussions with United over a move. Our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News acknowledged earlier this month that Obi is likely to leave on loan before the transfer window shuts.
Feyenoord are gearing up for their first season under Giovanni van Bronckhorst after sacking former United forward Robin van Persie this summer, citing the development of their style of play and a decline in points total.
The Dutch publication highlights that the move for Obi is somewhat unexpected. Van Bronckhorst already has Robin’s son, Shaqueel, in their squad behind strikers Ayase Ueda and Iganacio Ferri.
Chido Obi made all eight of his senior appearances for Man United to date under Ruben Amorim(Image: James Gill – Danehouse, Getty Images)
During the final weeks of his time as United head coach, Amorim mentioned Obi by name when refuting claims that he was hesitant to utilise the club’s academy players. The Portuguese said in mid-December: “He (Toby Collyer) played (for the United first team), he’s from the academy; he played here.
“He went to West Bromwich (Albion), he’s not playing. He played for Manchester United, so sometimes it’s not because he’s from the academy or whatever.
“It’s the situation, what’s happened. I don’t know what is going to be the future (for Kobbie Mainoo), let’s see after this match (against Bournemouth).
Chido Obi was not a guaranteed starter for the Man United under-21s last season(Image: James Gill – Danehouse, Getty Images)
“(Harry) Amass is now struggling in the Championship. Chido (Obi) is not always a starter in under 21s. All these guys played when a lot of people were saying sack the manager!”
Obi started 20 of 32 matches for the under-21s in the Vertu Trophy, National League Cup, Premier League International Cup and Premier League 2 – including the playoffs – last season. He scored 15 times, including against the first teams of both Barnsley and Rochdale in the EFL Trophy last autumn.
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