Man United fans blown away by ‘record-breaking’ Obi-Martin news
Man United fans are delighted after wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin decided to reject an offer from Arsenal in favour of a move to Old Trafford.
Football Insider revealed on Monday that Obi-Martin has accepted an offer from United.
The Premier League giants have convinced the highly-rated youngster to move to Old Trafford, despite the Londoners offering him a lucrative extension following his impressive form for Arsenal’s youth teams last season.
The 16-year-old Danish striker caught attention by scoring 32 goals in just 18 matches for Arsenal’s U18s, including 10 in a single game against Liverpool—performances that prompted received interest from across Europe.
Football Insider revealed (July 30) that German giants Bayern Munich were also interested in the forward.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly held talks with Obi-Martin in an effort to persuade him to stay in north London.
Despite all of this Arsenal were unwilling to promote him Obi-Martin from the Under-18s, something his family and representatives were unwilling to accept as per The Daily Mail.
Man United set to sign fantastic youngster Chido Obi-Martin
The 20-time Premier League champions were able to offer Obi-Martin something that Arsenal couldn’t, a clear pathway into the first team.
New assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy reportedly held direct talks with the 16-year-old to reassure the youngster of his future at the club.
Romano later added that new United coach, former Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, has been key to convincing Obi-Martin to join the club.
“Understand Ruud van Nistelrooy held direct talks with Chido Obi-Martin to present him Man United project for long term,” Romano posted on X.