Manchester United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, has set his sights on fast-tracking the integration of teenage sensation Chido Obi-Martin into the first team, following strategic discussions with key club officials.

Obi-Martin, who joined United from Arsenal in a high-profile summer transfer, has already made a name for himself at Old Trafford. The 17-year-old striker was in exceptional form last season, scoring an astonishing 32 goals in 18 matches for Arsenal’s U18s. His exploits sparked a fierce battle among top European clubs, but United secured his signature with promises of a clear pathway to senior football.

Since his arrival, Obi-Martin has justified the hype, netting a hat-trick on his starting debut for United’s U18s against Nottingham Forest and tallying four goals and an assist in just four games. The glowing reports from academy head Nick Cox, technical director Jason Wilcox, and first-team coach Darren Fletcher have caught Amorim’s attention.

Determined to nurture the young forward’s immense potential, Amorim has outlined a development plan that includes featuring him in Under-21 matches and select senior training sessions as a prelude to his first-team debut.

Recently, Obi-Martin added to his growing reputation by scoring for Denmark’s U18s in a 2-1 defeat to Finland. Despite representing Denmark at youth level, the forward remains eligible to play for Nigeria internationally, keeping his options open.

With Amorim’s backing, Obi-Martin is poised to become a key figure in United’s future, as the Portuguese manager begins to shape his squad for long-term success.