Which young prodigy has recently made headlines by turning down Arsenal to join Manchester United?
Recently, a name that is considered a prodigy in the sports world, especially in football, Chido Obin-Martin, has stirred public interest by refusing to sign with Arsenal and joining Manchester United. So, who is Chido Obin-Martin, and why is he in such high demand?
Who is Chido Obin-Martin?
Chido Obin-Martin is a blend of Nigerian from his father and Danish from his mother. He was born in the capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen, on November 29, 2007.
When he was 13 years old, his family, including his parents, younger brother named Chuck ang he, moved to London, England. Initially, they only planned to stay for two years. However, in 2022, Arsenal unexpectedly awarded Obin-Martin a full scholarship.
He officially joined Arsenal and quickly shone, scoring 32 goals in 18 matches in the U18 Premier League. He was soon called up to the Denmark U17 national team and even received a nomination from UEFA for the UEFA U17 EURO’s best XI.
In the summer of 2024, Obin-Martin officially signed a contract with the sports brand Adidas. At that time, his personal Instagram account had already attracted over 200,000 followers.
Why is Chido Obin-Martin in such high demand?
Chido Obin-Martin created a buzz on social media with short videos of him scoring for Arsenal. In November 2023, he scored 10 out of 14 goals for the Arsenal U16 team in a match against U16 Liverpool. From March to May 2024, he netted 28 goals in 10 matches in the U18 Premier League. Chido Obin-Martin officially became a young prodigy that many teams wanted to acquire.
Recognizing Obin-Martin’s talent, Manchester United paid a significant sum to bring him on board. At the same time, Arsenal expressed their desire to sign a professional contract with Obin-Martin, but he declined. After some consideration, Obin-Martin agreed to join the Manchester United U18 team and will move to Carrington for the 2024-2025 season.
As for Manchester United, they stated that they might sign a contract with Obin-Martin in the winter, after he turns 18. With his physical development surpassing that of his peers and his outstanding skills on the pitch, Chido Obin-Martin, dubbed a prodigy, is expected to become a shining star in the world of football.
