Chido Obi-Martin, Manchester United's striker, scored the opening goal in his first professional match after signing his first professional contract. The 17-year-old Danish youth international put United ahead with a penalty in their 3-0 win over Stoke City's Under-18s.
Manchester United striker Chido Obi-Martin celebrated signing his first professional contract by scoring the opener in the Under-18s' 3-0 win over Stoke City on Saturday.
Turning 17 on Friday, Obi-Martin's maiden professional contract was allowed to commence at Old Trafford. The striker signed a scholarship with an agreement for his professional contract to begin when he turned 17 after joining United from Arsenal in the summer.READ MORE: Ruben Amorim could unleash new midfield vs Everton to give United fans what they want
Obi-Martin, who has now scored in each of his last two appearances for the Under-18s, made no mistake from the spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. He rifled in a fierce effort from the edge of the box to claim his 10th goal of the season in the Under-18s Premier League. Plunkett made sure of the points in the closing stages, turning the ball home from close range.
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