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Man Utd confirm signing of former Arsenal wonderkid, 16, who scored TEN goals in one game against Liverpool
The new Man Utd prospect had an outrageous goals record for Arsenal's Under-18s
MANCHESTER UNITED have announced the signing of ex-Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin.
Obi-Martin, 16, has put pen to paper with United after a goal-laden two-year stint in the Gunners' youth system.
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The highly-rated striker snubbed offers from the Gunners before leaving in the summer after amassing a staggering 32 goals and three assists in 21 appearances with the Under-18s.
That led the Denmark Under-17 international to the Under-18 Premier League golden boot last term.
The forward, though, really caught the eye by scoring a whopping TEN GOALS in one match against Liverpool.
Obi-Martin also registered a seven-goal haul against Norwich, five goals against West Ham, four strikes in back-to-back games with Crystal Palace and Fulham as well as two more hat-tricks.
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And the teenage sensation is looking forward to his new challenge at United.
Obi-Martin said: “I’m very happy to sign with Man United, an amazing club.
“It’s now time to focus and achieve all my dreams."
Obi-Martin is eligible to play for Nigeria but has also represented both England and Denmark at youth level.
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The ex-Arsenal centre-forward has played for the English and Danish Under-16 sides.
The Denmark youth star scored twice as he helped his country reach the semi-finals of the Under-17 Euros in May.
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