Nigerian-born striker Chido Obi-Martin has moved from Arsenal to Manchester United, taking an important step in his young football career. The 16-year-old signed a contract with Manchester United on October 4, 2024, after months of talks about his pay. He is now officially part of the Red Devils.
Obi left Arsenal after choosing not to renew his contract, which made him a free agent and attracted interest from several clubs across England and Europe. In his goodbye message, he thanked those who helped him, saying, “Very happy to sign with this amazing club. Time to focus and achieve all my dreams. @manchesterunited.”
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Obi, who will turn 17 in November, will compete with Danish striker Rasmus Højlund for the main striker position at United. This will give him a great chance to show his talent at a higher level.
At Arsenal, Obi became known for scoring many goals in youth games. He gained attention when he scored 10 goals in one match for Arsenal’s Under-16 team in a 14-3 win against Liverpool in October 2023. He also scored seven goals in a 9-0 win against Norwich while playing for the Under-18s.
Obi’s move to Manchester United shows the club’s interest in developing young players. Fans will be excited to see how he handles the challenges ahead and continues his impressive goal-scoring record.
