Danish-born eligible Nigerian striker Chido Obi-Martin is set to sign his first professional contract with Manchester United on Friday, November 29, the day he turns 17.
Obi-Martin made a huge impact in English football last season, scoring an impressive 32 goals in 18 matches for Arsenal’s youth team. His brilliant performances earned him a reputation as one of the top young players in the game.
His talent caught the eye of Manchester United, who signed him in the summer, despite Arsenal’s attempts to keep him. It’s said that Obi-Martin chose United because they offered him a quicker path to the first team.
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Manchester United to offer Obi-Martin professional contract
According to Tipsbladet.dk, Manchester United will fulfill their promise to the young forward by offering him his first professional contract when he turns 17 on November 29.
Obi-Martin, who currently plays for United’s U18 team, has already shown what he’s capable of. He made an incredible debut for the U18s, scoring a hat-trick in just 15 minutes against Nottingham Forest. Since then, he’s scored four goals and provided one assist in four U18 Premier League games, proving he’s a consistent scorer.
As part of his development, Obi-Martin will also have chances to play for United’s U21 team and train with the senior squad. His performances suggest he could be a future star for the club.
