Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that he was not heavily involved in the decision for young talent Chido Obi to leave the club for Manchester United. Speaking about the transfer, Arteta expressed his disappointment but acknowledged that the player made his own choice.
“When a player decides the best pathway for him is to leave, there is not much you can do,” Arteta said. “It’s unfortunate because we want to keep our players from the academy to be successful.”
Obi, a promising academy talent, decided to join Manchester United in search of better opportunities. His departure highlights the ongoing challenge for clubs like Arsenal to retain their young prospects amid interest from rivals.
While Arteta would have preferred to see Obi develop at Arsenal, he respects the player’s decision. The club remains focused on nurturing its academy talents and ensuring that future prospects have the best possible pathway to success at the Emirates.
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