Seventeen-year-old Obi, who scored 32 goals in 18 games for Arsenal's Under-18s, decided to join Manchester United, leaving Arsenal's academy. Arsenal manager Arteta expressed disappointment over the loss, stating that if players believe their future lies elsewhere, there's little the club can do. The transfer of Obi, joined by fellow former Arsenal player Ayden Heaven, raised fears among Arsenal fans regarding insufficient opportunities for homegrown talent. Arteta assured that any worthy player would be integrated into the first team, countering perceptions about the club's approach to young players.
Obi has since been joined at Manchester United by fellow Arsenal academy graduate Heaven, who signed in January. The 18-year-old joined for a fee in the region of 1.5 million.
Losing two academy graduates to United in less than a year sparked fear among some sections of Arsenal's fanbase that young players felt they were not getting opportunities at the club.
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