October 26th 2024.
Chido Obi-Martin, a rising star in the world of football, made quite the entrance during his debut for Manchester United's Under-18 team. In a matter of 15 minutes, he managed to score a stunning hat-trick, leaving fans in awe of his talent.
At just 16 years old, Obi-Martin is already being hailed as one of the best strikers in his age group, with a remarkable track record at his former club, Arsenal. He even made headlines for scoring an impressive 10 goals in a single game against Liverpool at the Under-16 level. It's no surprise that United was quick to swoop in and sign him this summer, after he had trained with their first-team.
Before joining United, Obi-Martin had left Arsenal at the end of his contract, ultimately agreeing to a deal with his new club in September. This news may come as a blow to Arsenal fans, who may now be wondering what could have been if he had stayed with their team.
Obi-Martin's debut with United's Under-18 side last week was just a taste of what was to come. He came off the bench for the final half hour in a 4-3 win against Sunderland, and was named in the starting line-up for their game against Nottingham Forest. And boy, did he make an impact. Just 12 seconds into the game, he capitalized on a mistake by the opposing team's defense and scored his first goal. Four minutes later, he added a second goal with a powerful shot from the edge of the box. And before the 15-minute mark, he completed his hat-trick with a well-placed finish from a cross by James Scanlon.
Obi-Martin's departure from Arsenal this summer may have been a result of failed contract negotiations, but it certainly caught the attention of top European clubs such as Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. United was able to secure his signature by offering him double the wages that Arsenal had offered, and the presence of legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on their coaching staff also played a role. Van Nistelrooy personally spoke to Obi-Martin before the move, discussing his potential pathway to the first-team.
All in all, it was a dream start for Obi-Martin at Manchester United, and it's clear that he has a bright future ahead of him. Arsenal fans may be regretting their former starlet's departure, but for United, this is just the beginning for their newest prodigy.
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