Highly-rated striker who scored TEN goals in one game ‘accepts offer from Man United’ after leaving Arsenal

Manchester United have reportedly signed a highly-rated striker from Premier League rivals Arsenal.

Sixteen-year-old Danish frontman Chido Obi-Martin confirmed via Instagram on Monday night that he was leaving the Gunners this summer.

A statement from the player read: ‘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 invaluable.

‘A special thanks to the coaches, staff, and team-mates 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.’ 

Obi-Martin has reportedly agreed to move to Manchester United after leaving the Gunners

Twenty-four hours after Obi-Martin released that statement, Fabrizio Romano claimed via X (formerly Twitter) that the player had accepted a proposal from United, despite being offered more money to move to Germany.

It was said that Obi-Martin chose United because he was convinced by the ongoing project at the Manchester club.

Obi-Martin joined Arsenal from Kjobenhavns Boldklub in Denmark.

He represented Arsenal’s U18 side as a 15-year-old, scoring a hat-trick on his first start.

However, his most memorable Arsenal moment came in a U16 game in November last year when he scored 10 goals in a 14-3 win over Liverpool.

Five months later, Obi-Martin netted seven goals in a 9-0 victory over Norwich at U18 level.

Striker Obi-Martin scored 10 goals in one U16 game last season as Arsenal beat Liverpool 14-3

Obi-Martin will likely now be hoping to impress his new manager, Erik ten Hag, at Man United

Obi-Martin has been capped by Denmark at U17 level, scoring 10 goals.

He is also eligible to represent England and Nigeria.