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How Patrick Dorgu and Joshua Zirkzee helping Chido Obi to settle into the senior team
Manchester United debutant Chido Obi is being helped by senior first-team players to settle at the club, following his involvement under Ruben Amorim.
Chido Obi has been training with Manchester United’s senior team since the arrival of Ruben Amorim and gets his first involvement in the game against Tottenham on Sunday.
Manchester United traveled to Tottenham on Sunday as they resumed Premier League action, but Ruben Amorim’s side failed to take the three points as James Maddison’s first-half goal secured the win for the host.
Ruben Amorim was without 12 first-team players after the injuries suffered in training last week. The manager will be without Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo until the end of the season.
Due to the number of injuries suffered in training, Ruben Amorim decided to involve some academy players in the squad, the game saw Chido Obi make his debut for the club, coming on in the last minute of the game.
How Dorgu and Zirkzee are helping Chido Obi?
According to a new report from MailSport, Joshua Zirkzee is providing something of an older brother role for Chido Obi while his fellow Dane Patrick Dorgu has been key to helping the player settle into the first-team dressing room.
After the Tottenham game, Joshua Zirkzee commented on Chido Obi’s Instagram post as he congratulated the Danish talent for his debut.
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The 17-year-old has made an impression on Ruben Amorim and he was picked over other academy players for the Tottenham game. He is expected to be involved more with the first team due to the number of injuries.
Amad Diallo will be out until the end of the season and that left the manager with just Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee, and Alejandro Garnacho as his attacking options. Chido Obi could be promoted to the first team permanently.
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Manchester United has completed the signing of 17-year-old Colombian gem Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF, and he will join the club next summer.
Manchester United struck an agreement with Fortaleza, his current club, for a transfer worth approximately $1million (£741,000). Cristian Orozco is the latest addition to the youth team, just as the club did with the likes of Diego Leon and Sekou Kone.
The 17-year-old will formally relocate to England in the summer, and his signing is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to attract some of the most talented young players in the world.
Cristian Orozco: Who is he?
Currently playing for the Colombian team Fortaleza, Orozco is a talented midfield player. He only moved from Rojo FC to his current team in the summer.
He plays as a midfielder with a somewhat greater defensive focus. With nine caps for the Colombia under-19 national team, Orozco has already made a name for himself on the international level.
Cristian Orozco is currently representing Colombia at the Under-17 World Cup, and he is seen as their best player in the last two games played so far.
Colombian newspaper El Espectador praises Orozco after his performance in the first game: “He leads not only with the ball but also with his attitude. The rhythm of the game flows through him.
“He’s the first to press the opponent and understands the game, knowing when to play short and when to play long. He has ‘excellent ball control’, helps the team build from the back, and is adept at recovering it as well”.
Who is Cristian Orozco’s idol?
Crystal Palace’s midfielder Jefferson Lerma is Cristian Orozco’s idol, according to Colombian newspaper El Espectador.
Manchester United’s stance on Kobbie Mainoo has been made clear amid interest from Real Madrid and other top European clubs.
Kobbie Mainoo is unhappy and frustrated with his playing time at the club. The 20-year-old’s playing time has been reduced since Ruben Amorim’s arrival in November, and it clearly seems that the manager doesn’t rate him.
Manchester United have played two matches so far this season, and Kobbie Mainoo has been given zero minutes in those games. Mainoo’s body language at Fulham says it all about his frustration. The player is now exploring his options in the final days of the window.
Kobbie Mainoo is open to a move away from Manchester United this summer, but a departure may not be easy since there are only four days left before the window shuts. However, Manchester United has made its stance clear.
Will Kobbie Mainoo leave Man United?
Kobbie Mainoo leaving Manchester United is a possibility for the future, but as of this window, it seems unlikely, as the club is not actively looking to sell the player, according to reports from The Times Sports.
Manchester United’s current stance on the player is that they are not actively looking to sell the player in the final days of the window and will not push him out the door.
Are Real Madrid interested in Kobbie Mainoo?
Yes, Real Madrid are among the top clubs monitoring the situation of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United, according to MailSports. Up to 10 clubs are interested in the talented midfielder.
The FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and Kobbie Mainoo will need game time to show that he deserves to be in the England squad. England manager Thomas Tuchel was present at Old during the first game of the season against Arsenal, where Mason Mount shone, but no sign of Mainoo.
Chelsea and more Premier League clubs are also interested and are closely monitoring the situation. Kobbie Mainoo is yet to inform the club about his desire to leave, but he will be open to leaving.
There have been some talks regarding the future of Diego Leon at Manchester United as the Paraguayan talented left-back is preparing for a new life in Manchester.
In December 2024, Manchester United reached an agreement with Cerro Porteno for an Initial fee of $4 million plus $1 million easy add-ons and over $3.5 million based on players’ or team future performances.
After the agreement in December last year, the plan was for Diego Leon to arrive at the club in July ahead of pre-season for the new season under Ruben Amorim, and as expected, Leon traveled to England on the 1st of July to complete his move.
Diego Leon has already passed his Manchester United medical last year, meeting the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro Martinez at Carrington at that time.
Recent reports have claimed that Diego Leon is expected to be loaned out by Manchester United this summer, while other news outlets claimed that he will start with the academy like Sekou Kone.
Will Diego Leon leave Manchester United on loan?
At the moment, Manchester United has not made any decision regarding the future of Diego Leon. Ruben Amorim and his staff will asses the 18-year-old left-back before making any decision.
The expectation is that Diego Leon will be given a chance during the friendly games in pre-season. He could end up staying around the first team next season and provide competition for Patrick Dorgu.
“Everyone thinks I’ll go out on loan, but I don’t have that mentality. I’m going to tear it up in pre-season, and in one or two games, I’ll be playing with them”, Diego Leon told Cuevasmat at the airport as he boarded his flight to Manchester.
“I have a lot of confidence in myself. I’m going to be at the top with them. Now, with the faith intact that I can succeed. I’m very happy, every player dreams of this.” Diego Leon said about joining Manchester United.
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Revealed: Andre Onana will only leave Manchester United for one reason after interest from AS Monaco
A new report has revealed the only reason why Andre Onana will agree to leave Manchester United this summer after recent interest from Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco.
AS Monaco are the latest club to show an interest in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana after interest from the Saudi Arabian Pro League and other clubs.
However, Andre Onana is keen to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place, plus prove himself. Reports have claimed that the goalkeeper is part of the club’s project.
Manchester United’s aim this summer is to strengthen every area of the squad, and the goalkeeper position is not ruled out if Andre Onana leaves.
Andre Onana will only leave Man United for one reason
AS Monaco has shown interest in Andre Onana and asked to be kept informed about his situation, but the goalkeeper is determined to stay at Manchester United unless he is told he is surplus to requirements by head coach Ruben Amorim, according to ESPN.
As things stand, Andre Onana is expected to return to Carrington with the Manchester United squad next month and start preparation for the new season. He remains part of the project.
However, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Andre Onana’s situation could change later in the summer if both he and the club receive a good proposal. Manchester United would be open to selling him.
“We are going to make that evaluation for any position in the squad,” Amorim said. “We need to improve. We cannot change all the players. We need to improve every position on the field. Goalkeeper is the same; we can work with André. André Onana already proved he is a top player with Inter. We have some seasons where we are [all] underperforming.”
Altay Bayindir is expected to leave Manchester United this summer as he wants to be the number one ahead of the World Cup 2026.
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Which games will Man United African players will miss due to AFCON? Full fixture list for 2025/26 PL season confirmed
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United Premier League fixtures for the 2025/26 season have been confirmed on Wednesday morning.
Manchester United will face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal at Old Trafford in the first Premier League game of the season on Sunday, August 17, kick-off 4.30 pm.
After facing Arsenal at Old Trafford, the next weekend, Manchester United will visit the capital to play Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Red Devils will play Burnley at home on Saturday, August 30, to wrap up the first month of the season.
In September, Manchester United will play Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium before facing Chelsea at Old Trafford on the 20th September.
The complete Premier League schedule for United’s 2025–2026 season is as follows:
August
August 17: Arsenal (H) – 16:30
August 23: Fulham (A) – 15:00
August 30: Burnley (H) – 15:00
September:
September 13: Manchester City (A) – 15:00
September 20: Chelsea (H) – 15:00
September 27: Brentford (A) – 15:00
October:
October 4: Sunderland (H) – 15:00
October 18: Liverpool (A) – 15:00
October 25: Brighton and Hove Albion (H) – 15:00
November:
November 1: Nottingham Forest (A) – 15:00
November 8: Tottenham Hotspur (A) – 15:00
November 22: Everton (H) – 15:00
November 29: Crystal Palace (A) – 15:00
December:
December 3: West Ham United (H) – 20:00
December 6: Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) – 15:00
December 13: Bournemouth (H) – 15:00
December 20: Aston Villa (A) – 15:00
December 27: Newcastle United (H) – 15:00
December 30: Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) – 20:00
January:
January 3: Leeds United (A) – 15:00
January 7: Burnley (A) – 20:00
January 17: Manchester City (H) – 15:00
January 24: Arsenal (A) – 15:00
January 31: Fulham (H) – 15:00
February:
February 7: Tottenham Hotspur (H) – 15:00
February 11: West Ham United (A) – 20:00
February 21: Everton (A) – 15:00
February 28: Crystal Palace (H) – 15:00
March:
March 4: Newcastle United (A) – 20:00
March 14: Aston Villa (H) – 15:00
March 21: Bournemouth (A) – 15:00
April:
April 11: Leeds United (H) – 15:00
April 18: Chelsea (A) – 15:00
April 25: Brentford (H) – 15:00
May:
May 2: Liverpool (H) – 15:00
May 9: Sunderland (A) – 15:00
May 17: Nottingham Forest (H) – 15:00
May 24: Brighton and Hove Albion (A) – 16:00
Which Premier League games will Man United African players miss due to AFCON?
Manchester United will be without their players for the game against Aston Villa (A), Newcastle (H), Wolves (H), Leeds (A), Burnley (A), and even potentially the clash against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Andre Onana, Amad Diallo, Noussair Mazraoui, and potential new signing Bryan Mbeumo are all likely to miss these games from December to January 18.
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