September 3rd 2024.
Hubert Graczyk, a talented goalkeeper, has officially joined Manchester United's Under-21s team for the upcoming season. This marks another loss for Arsenal, who have seen a number of their academy stars make the switch to their rival club this summer. Graczyk, who had been with Arsenal since he was 14, was released at the end of last season when his contract expired. However, he wasted no time in finding a new club and has now completed his move to Old Trafford.
Although the deal has not been officially announced, Graczyk was already named on the bench for United's Under-21s last Friday in their match against Blackburn Rovers. This has also been confirmed by the player himself on his Instagram, where he expressed his excitement for joining such a "massive club" and getting to work. The move will be made official once United release their Professional Development League squad in the coming days.
During his time at Arsenal's academy, Graczyk also had a loan spell at non-league club Slough Town. He also made 31 appearances for Arsenal's Under-21s, showcasing his skills and potential as a talented young goalkeeper.
But Graczyk won't be the only young talent making the switch to Old Trafford. 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin, who has been making waves at the youth level with 32 goals in 18 matches for Arsenal's Under-18s, has also joined United. Despite his success at Arsenal, Obi-Martin chose to leave the club after being offered a higher salary and better assurances of a pathway to the first team by United.
While the youngster had announced his departure from Arsenal back in July, the deal with his new club is not yet fully finalized. On deadline day, United also confirmed their signing of Sekou Kone, a 17-year-old Mali youth international who will be joining their academy as he settles into the city.
These young talents are just a few examples of the ongoing rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal, with both clubs vying for the best young players in England. It remains to be seen how these new additions will fare at their new club, but fans of both teams are surely excited to see them in action.
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