‘Going Straight To The Top’ ‘Wow This Is Huge’ Fans React As It’s Revealed Why Arsenal Wonderkid Signed For United

Manchester United have promised Chido Obi-Martin that he will be the club’s third-choice striker, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that the Red Devils managed to secure the teenager’s signature by guaranteeing that he will be part of Erik ten Hag’s plans.

The fact that Obi-Martin is only behind Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in the pecking order, despite having not made his senior debut, suggests United have tremendous faith in the forward. Fans on X are hoping that he can live up to the hype:


Why were United so desperate to recruit Obi-Martin?

The 16-year-old racked up goals for fun in Arsenal’s Under 18 team last season, scoring 32 times in just 21 appearances. Despite his young age, he was also given a run out for the Gunners’ Under 21s, coming on as a substitute in two Premier League 2 fixtures against Brighton and Middlesbrough.

Some observers have already likened Obi-Martin to Erling Haaland in terms of his finishing ability, but it would be unfair to draw such comparisons at this stage of his career.

Working under van Nistelrooy was also an influential factor

Romano has also confirmed that assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy talked to Obi-Martin prior to the youngster signing on the dotted line.

Working with the Dutchman, who was one of the best forwards in Europe during his playing days, likely influenced the player’s decision to make the switch to Old Trafford.

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David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.