Chido Obi-Martin has confirmed on his private social media account that he has joined Manchester United.
The 16-year-old ahead, who went viral for scoring 10 objectives in a single academy recreation final 12 months, was a product of the Arsenal youth staff however left the membership on the finish of his contract through the summer season.
Obi-Martin confirmed he could be leaving north London and rapidly agreed private phrases with United. Nevertheless, the transfer wanted Premier League ratification earlier than he might be part of the membership.
The deal was then given the mandatory inexperienced gentle, permitting the younger prospect to rubber stamp his transfer to Previous Trafford, which he has now confirmed on social media.
He stated: “Very happy to sign with this amazing club, time to focus and achieve all my dreams. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far.”
How did United handle to signal Arsenal’s prospect?
Sky Sports activities Information’ Dharmesh Sheth:
“A promising expertise who as soon as scored 10 objectives in a single recreation for Arsenal U16s towards Liverpool in November.
“It is believed a new deal had been agreed with Arsenal but he wanted to move on due to doubts about his pathway into the first team and the project
“Feeling his improvement was higher elsewhere, in stepped United. Regardless of superior presents from Germany, Obi-Martin determined his new dwelling was at Previous Trafford the place he’ll hope to make an impression on Erik ten Hag.
“With 32 goals in 20 league games for the U18s and representing Denmark at youth international level, United may have found themselves a shrewd signing.”
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Dharmesh Sheth explains the story behind Obi-Martin and the way Manchester United managed to signal the 16-year-old Denmark striker
Obi-Martin hinted on the transfer with Cantona teaser
Obi-Martin posted this on his Instagram story (credit score: chidoobi.martin)
Obi-Martin appeared to tease supporters by posting a photograph of himself with membership legend Eric Cantona on social media earlier than confirming the transfer.
He posted the picture on his Instagram story when studies of his switch being authorised first emerged.
