Manchester United wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin signs first professional contract
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United youngster Chido Obi-Martin's professional contract began on Friday. Only the most highly-regarded prospects in the academy are given professional terms when they turn 17 - the age when you can sign a pro deal - and Obi-Martin's contract has commenced.
Obi-Martin signed a scholarship with an agreement for his professional contract to begin when he celebrated his birthday and such deals are reasonably common in academy transfers.
Nonetheless, there is particular excitement around Obi-Martin and the official triggering of his professional contract marks an important milestone for the youngster, whose move from Arsenal in the summer window was seen as a significant coup due to his high potential. ALSO READ: United player ratings from Europa League win ALSO READ: United vs Bodo/Glimt LIVE updates recap United's head of the academy Nick Cox and the head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko were responsible for the deal to sign Obi-Martin, who turned down an offer to stay at Arsenal.
The 17-year-old has scored four goals in two starts in the U18 Premier League this term, which includes a special hat-trick that was scored when he made his debut for United.
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