This boy is a golden boy. I haven’t seen any youngster like him. Not even Victor Gyokeres can do what he can do. He told me that he wants to start scoring with the first team and he is eager to challenge Lamine Yamal as one of the youngest attacker in Europe.”-Rúben Amorim reveals Manchester United has a youngster who might be a big challenge for Lamine Yamal and other top youngsters what he did at the training ground.
Danish rising star Chido Obi-Martin achieved a key milestone in his budding football career this week by signing his first professional contract with Manchester United.
Obi-Martin, who joined United from Arsenal in October, has already demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess for the Under-18 squad. In just four appearances, he has scored four goals, including a standout hat-trick against Nottingham Forest. His performances reflect the talent that made him a standout at Arsenal, where he netted an astonishing 32 goals and provided three assists in only 21 matches for their Under-18 team.
Despite Arsenal’s attempts to keep him, Obi-Martin opted for a fresh challenge, moving to United’s Carrington training base. Within two months of his arrival, he has earned a professional contract, making him eligible for senior team opportunities. With United’s first-team forwards, including Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund, struggling for consistency, Obi-Martin could emerge as a key figure in manager Ruben Amorim’s plans for the future.
The Under-18 team has been in phenomenal form this season, leading the league with a perfect record of nine wins in nine matches. They have scored an impressive 43 goals while conceding just four. After a commanding 3-0 win against Everton, the team is set to face Stoke City, and all eyes will be on Obi-Martin to see if he can extend his scoring streak.
Meanwhile, as Højlund gains confidence following his two goals against Bodø/Glimt, competition for the striker position intensifies. There is also speculation about United’s potential interest in Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyökeres, a player familiar to Amorim.
Still, Obi-Martin’s outstanding record at the youth level keeps him in the spotlight. If he delivers another strong performance against Stoke City, his senior debut could be on the horizon. For now, the young forward’s rapid progress is an exciting narrative as he works to carve out his place in Manchester United’s illustrio
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