This summer, 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin opted out of the opportunity for an open door to future first-team games at Arsenal, title races and Champions League games. Premier League U18’s top scorer chose Manchester United. 18-year-old Ayden Heaven also chose his way away from Arsenal to United in January. Last summer, Arsenal tried to sign a player the other way, but for Bendito Mantato, the course has been set at Manchester United.
Arsenal and Newcastle reportedly tried to sign Mantato away from the Manchester United academy, but Mantato was not convinced. A few months later, United brought in Ruben Amorim, the coach who loves a player like the 17-year-old, who has played full-back as well as winger, well suited to the Amorim system.
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Now comes the reward. According to AcademyScoop, Mantato will sign a professional contract with Manchester United next week. It is reported that Ruben Amorim sees great potential in the player who at the end of February decided the FA Youth Cup quarter-final against Arsenal at the Emirates.
According to transfer journalist Romano, Mantato will sign a four-year contract, with a possible first-team debut next season.
It is especially the right wingback position that is relevant for Mantato at Amorim, it is reported.
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