Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS Man Utd wonderkid signing

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 30 Jul 2024 22:28 BST
• 3 min read

Chido Obi-Martin has reportedly agreed to join Manchester United following his departure from Arsenal.

The 16-year-old wonderkid is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in world football and he emerged as a Man Utd target after it was revealed that he would be leaving Arsenal.

The Red Devils have now reached an agreement to sign Obi-Martin, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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The transfer expert posted on X: “Chido Obi Martin to Man United, here we go! Talented striker leaves Arsenal and he’s just accepted Man Utd proposal.

“Pathway key for Chido who’s turned down higher bids from Germany to sign for Man United.

“Project convinced 2007 born top talent to accept #MUFC.”

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During the 2023-24 campaign, Obi-Martin scored more goals than any other Arsenal player at U18 age level in a single season, beating Folarin Balogun’s record despite being a full year younger than his American counterpart.

In total, Obi-Martin notched 32 goals in just 18 league games for Arsenal's U18s in 2023-24, with 28 of those coming in the final nine games of the season.

He is expected to join Man Utd’s academy side, although he will have ambitions of becoming a first-team regular in the future.

The Red Devils have already signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro so far this summer as INEOS stamp their mark at Old Trafford.

What has Chido Obi-Martin said?

The teenager confirmed his Arsenal departure on social media, posting on Instagram: “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 unbelievable.

“A special thanks to the coaches, staff, and teammates 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.”