Chido Obi-Martin to leave Arsenal

Chido Obi-Martin, a 16-year-old striker and Arsenal academy standout, has confirmed his departure to Manchester United after rejecting a lucrative offer from the Gunners worth £15,000 per week in favor of United's £30,000 per week proposal. His decision was reportedly influenced by doubts over his career pathway at Arsenal, despite the club's attempts to secure him with improved terms. Obi-Martin has made headlines for his prolific scoring, netting 32 goals in 20 U18 matches last season, and had considered other offers from top European clubs, including Bayern Munich. Arsenal's struggle to integrate young talents into the first team has prompted several academy players, including Amario Cozier-Duberry and Reuell Walters, to seek opportunities elsewhere. The club's ongoing challenges in retaining its promising youth talent has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike. Obi-Martin expressed gratitude towards Arsenal in his announcement, reflecting on the invaluable experiences gained during his four years at the club.