There’s no going back with respect to Danish-born Nigerian goal machine Chido Obi-Martin switching to Premier League giants Manchester United after he turned down a new deal at Arsenal, according to reports.
Obi-Martin has now agreed personal terms with Manchester United, paving the way for him to sign a scholarship deal with the Red Devils, subject to passing a medical and Premier League approval.
In financial terms, the 16-year-old’s move to the Old Trafford outfit would be beneficial to the player and his family.
Arsenal were keen to tie him down to a new deal but the center forward, a Manchester United supporter, logically wanted a dream move to the Red Devils instead.
Obi-Martin feels he can break into the Manchester United first team in the not too distant feature and he’s determined to compete with Ethan Wheatley for the role of third-choice center forward in the upcoming season.
The Denmark U17 international attracted concrete interest from Newcastle United, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and a big six Premier League club (name withheld), but decided to join Manchester United.
In a four-year association with Arsenal, Obi-Martin tallied 32 goals in 20 appearances in the U18 Premier League, and also made his debuts in the FA Youth Cup, U18 Premier League Cup, Premier League 2 and UEFA Youth League in his final season as a schoolboy.
He will sign his first professional contract at Manchester United once he turns 17 in November 2024.
