Chido Obi Martin’s departure surprised Arsenal fans and Mikel Arteta, who wanted him to stay at the club.
He scored for fun in Arsenal’s under-16 and 18s. He once scored 10 goals in a match in Arsenal’s 14-3 win over Liverpool’s under-16s in November 2023.
News about his departure gathered momentum when he rejected an improved offer to remain at Arsenal and his Instagram post where he posed with Manchester United legendary striker Eric Cantona.
The Danish-Nigerian striker joined Manchester United in the summer of 2024 and scored a hat trick on his debut as the under-18s beat Nottingham Forest 6-0 in October 2024.
Popular English newspaper The Guardian named him one of the best players born in 2007.
Manchester United have a talented goal scorer they can count on maybe now or shortly as this post explores why Chido Obi-Martin.
1. Chido Obi-Martin’s Life Ambition
Chido Obi Martin says joining Manchester United means he would be able to achieve all his dreams.
Very happy to sign with this amazing club, time to focus and achieve all my dreams. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far.”
The young striker rejected an improved contract from Arsenal for a move that could see him excel with other rising stars at the club including Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, and Harry Amass among others.
Given Chido Obi Martin’s talent, the striker could rival misfiring first-team strikers Rasmus Hohlund and Joshua Zirkzee for a place in the team as the season progresses.
Chido Obi Martin made his debut for the first team in the 1-0 loss to Tottenham on Sunday.
2. Ruud van Nisterooy’s Influence
The former Manchester United veteran striker and interim coach played a role in convincing Chido Obi-Martin to join the club. Nisterooy had direct talks with the youngster and presented Manchester United’s long-term project to him.
3. Erik Ten Hag’s promise
Chido Obi-Martin was unsure of how he would develop at Arsenal which was the loop-hole Erik Ten Hag capitalised on in convincing the striker to join the Red Devils.
Former Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag promised to include him in the first team where he would get minutes instead of playing with the under-18s. Unfortunately, the Dutch manager could not fulfill his promise before his sack in November.
However, Ruben Amorim fulfilled the promise on Sunday even though the 17-year-old only had a minute of action in the narrow loss to Tottenham.
