Chido Obi leaves Man Utd on-loan for Eredivisie side Willem II

The 18-year-old striker will spend the season with the newly promoted Eredivisie club, with no option to buy included in the agreement.

Obi said the move gives him an important opportunity to continue his development.

"This is a great step forward in my career," Obi said. "I want to play as much as possible, gain experience and continue to develop as a player.

"I'll work hard for the team and hope to make a valuable contribution."

The Danish striker already has a place in Manchester United's history books. He became the youngest player to start a match for the club when he was named in the starting line-up against Brentford in May 2025 at the age of 17 years and 156 days.

Obi has made eight senior appearances for United since breaking into the first team.

He joined the Red Devils from Arsenal in 2024 after an outstanding season with the Gunners' Under-18 side, where he scored 32 goals in just 18 appearances.

The teenager has continued that prolific form at United's academy, scoring 36 goals in 56 matches across the club's Under-18 and Under-21 teams.

At Willem II, Obi will compete with Devin Haen for a regular place in the side as he looks to prove himself in senior football.

The Tilburg club has previous experience of helping develop young strikers on loan from major clubs. Borussia Dortmund sent Alexander Isak to Willem II in 2019, and the Swedish forward scored 14 goals in 18 appearances during his spell in the Netherlands.

Manchester United will hope Obi can enjoy a similarly productive season before returning to Old Trafford. The Danish youth international remains under contract with the Premier League club until 2028.

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