- Chido Obi-Martin confirmed on Monday that he was leaving Arsenal this summer
- The striker, 16, has reportedly now accepted a proposal from Manchester United
- Obi-Martin scored 10 goals in one game for the Gunners’ U16 team last season
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of a highly-rated young striker from Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Chido Obi-Martin, 16, confirmed via Instagram on Monday night that he was leaving the Gunners this summer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now reported that he has accepted a proposal from Manchester United.
A statement from the player read: ‘I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone at Arsenal for the past four years. The experiences and growth I’ve achieved here have been truly invaluable.
‘A special thanks to the coaches, staff, and team-mates at Hale End. The memories made will always be remembered.
‘Thank you once again for this journey. I wish everyone continued success and all the best for the future.’
Chido Obi-Martin, 16, pictured (right) celebrating a goal for Arsenal’s U18 side last season
Obi-Martin has reportedly agreed to move to Manchester United after leaving the Gunners
Romano claimed via X (formerly Twitter) that the player had accepted a proposal from United, despite being offered more money to move to Germany.
It was said that Obi-Martin chose United because he was convinced by the ongoing project at the Manchester club.
Obi-Martin joined Arsenal from Kjobenhavns Boldklub in Denmark.
He represented Arsenal’s U18 side as a 15-year-old, scoring a hat-trick on his first start.
However, his most memorable Arsenal moment came in a U16 game in November last year when he scored 10 goals in a 14-3 win over Liverpool.
Five months later, Obi-Martin netted seven goals in a 9-0 victory over Norwich at U18 level.
Striker Obi-Martin scored 10 goals in one U16 game last season as Arsenal beat Liverpool 14-3
Obi-Martin will likely now be hoping to impress his new manager, Erik ten Hag, at Man United
Obi-Martin has been capped by Denmark at U17 level, scoring 10 goals.
He is also eligible to represent England and Nigeria.
