Manchester United has promoted Danish prodigy Chido Obi-Martin to the first team as their third-choice striker.
This positions Obi-Martin behind Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund in the pecking order.
As reported by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his X handle on Wednesday, the 16-year-old goal-scoring sensation is poised to make his mark on the pitch, potentially earning valuable minutes in the ongoing campaign.
Manchester United’s decision to integrate Obi-Martin into the senior squad is timely, given the current struggles of their frontline strikers. With only one Premier League goal scored by Zirkzee after six matches, the team’s attacking prowess has yet to reach its full potential.
Obi-Martin’s impressive credentials warrant his promotion. He netted 10 goals for Arsenal’s U16s in a resounding 14-3 victory over Liverpool in November 2023.
His remarkable exploits at the youth level continued throughout the season, culminating in an impressive 32-goal tally in just 24 appearances for Arsenal’s youth teams.
Obi-Martin’s experience training with Arsenal’s first team and his tenure as a Denmark under-17 international highlights his readiness for the challenges of top-tier football.
