Manchester United have agreed personal terms over the acquisition of youngster Chido Obi-Martin, according to reports.
Reports indicate that the 16-year-old has informed his academy teammates at Arsenal that he will be joining Manchester United this summer.
Chido Obi-Martin To Manchester United
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also understood to be interested in Obi-Martin, however, it appears the Red Devils have beaten both clubs to the signing of the attacker.
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Chido Obi-Martin visited Manchester United’s Carrington training base and it looks like he was impressed with the project ongoing at the club.
The Danish youngster has been likened to former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie due to his height and surreal finishing ability.
Obi-Martin starred during the last Under 18 Premier League season, scoring 32 goals and providing 3 assists in 18 appearances.
Chido Obi-Martin is in search of a club where he can develop his craft and grow into a top player.
Possibly his decision to join Manchester United is fueled by seeing players like Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kobbie Mainoo excelling at the top level.
These players are all graduates of the Manchester United academy and they are key names at the English club.
Who Is Chido Obi-Martin?
Chido Obi-Martin is a Danish footballer currently playing as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal but is expected to exit the club this summer.
Obi-Martin was born in Glostrup, Denmark, on November 29, 2007, to a Danish mother and Igbo-Nigerian father.
Chido Obi-Martin made the news on November 18, 2023, scoring 10 goals as Arsenal’s under-16 team defeated Liverpool’s side by 14 – 3.
Moreover, Obi-Martin made the headlines once again on April 27, 2024, scoring 7 goals for Arsenal’s Under 18 in their 9-0 win over Norwich City.
Chido Obi-Martin International Career
The 16-year-old is eligible to represent Denmark, England, and Nigeria at senior international level.
Obi made five appearances in late 2022 for Denmark’s under-16 side, before switching allegiance to England and representing them twice at under-16 level in February 2023.
However, in April 2023, he returned to the Danish under-16 team, scoring twice in three appearances.
His breathtaking goal-scoring form earned him an invitation to the Danish under-17 side, and he netted 3 goals in Denmark’s six 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification matches.
Chido Obi-Martin helped Denmark qualify for the tournament proper, where he scored 2 goals in 5 games.
Obi-Martin’s performance at the tournament saw him being included in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament.
His Market Value?
His market value according to Transfermkt is €400,000.
Manchester United’s academy has over time been praised for their ability to churn out talents who have gone on to do great things in their careers.
It will be fascinating to see where the career of Obi-Martin is headed, given the qualities that he has displayed thus far in his teenage years.
Certainly, his fans will be hoping that any club he decides to join will be the best for him and his football career.
