Official Announcement! First Manchester United Player to Leave in the Winter Window: Youth Academy Prince with 10 Goals in 15 Games, Loaned Out by Amorim
Amorim has been coaching Manchester United for two months now, leading the team to a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with a win rate of only 33.3%. In contrast, Ten Hag had a win rate of 56.2% during his tenure. Currently, Manchester United is ranked 13th in the Premier League and faces the challenge of avoiding relegation. With the winter transfer window open, the club needs to make good use of it, but so far, no new signings have been made, and there are players confirmed to be leaving the team.
On January 11th, Beijing time, League Two side Doncaster Rovers officially confirmed the loan signing of young Manchester United forward, Ennis. He will join Doncaster for the remainder of the season, wearing the number 18 jersey. Currently placed 7th in the League Two table, Doncaster is just two points behind second-placed Crewe Alexandra, with the top three teams gaining direct promotion and places four to seven competing in the playoffs for one additional promotion spot, making the race for promotion highly competitive.
Ennis' arrival is expected to aid Doncaster in their pursuit of promotion. This season, he has made 15 appearances for Manchester United's U21 team, starting 12 times, scoring 10 goals, and providing 3 assists, making him the team's top scorer. The 20-year-old stands at 1.78 meters tall, possesses a strong physique, and has excellent shooting skills. Manchester United's youth academy has a history of nurturing talented young players, such as Rashford, Greenwood, Meunier, and now Ennis.
It's worth noting that Ennis previously played for Liverpool's youth academy. At the age of 16, he did not accept a new contract offered by Liverpool and instead joined Manchester United, becoming the first player in 57 years to make a direct transfer between Liverpool and Manchester United. Both Liverpool and Manchester United are traditional giants in the Premier League; Liverpool has won the English top-flight title 19 times and six UEFA Champions League titles, while Manchester United boasts 20 English top-flight championships and three UEFA Champions League victories. The historical rivalry between the two clubs runs deep, making Ennis' move to Manchester United quite sensational.
Manchester United is not short of young players who impress upon joining the first team, but unfortunately, these rising stars often struggle to maintain their progress, encountering various developmental bottlenecks that hinder their growth. Rashford serves as a prime example. Cristiano Ronaldo once likened Manchester United to an aquarium, suggesting that the environment within the club is not conducive to the players' development. By going out on loan, Ennis may find a more conducive environment for his career progression, potentially leading to a better future outside of Manchester United.