Chido Obi-Martin on Saturday finally confirmed his move from Arsenal to Manchester United.The 16-year-old took to his social media to post images of him signing a contract.
He also posted a picture of him wearing a Red Devils shirt from when he was much younger to confirm his long-term affinity with his new club.
Obi-Martin opted to leave Arsenal in the summer after scoring 28 goals in the U-18 Premier League.Although Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, fought hard to keep the striker, he ultimately decided to join United.
Reports then claimed on Friday that Obi-Martin – who also attracted interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund – had signed his contract at Old Trafford ahead of an official announcement.
The 16-year-old has now confirmed the move himself, posting pictures on social media of him penning the deal along with the message: “I’m very happy to sign with Man United, an amazing club. It’s now time to focus and achieve all my dreams. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far.”
The signing of Obi-Martin will be seen as a coup for United, with the Danish youth international – who is also eligible to represent England and Nigeria – having made repeated headlines with his remarkable scoring exploits at academy level with Arsenal.
Obi-Martin said: “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.”