Chido Obi-Martin has decided to join Manchester United after leaving Arsenal.
It has now emerged that former United striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, played a crucial part in the transfer.
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, claims Van Nistelrooy presented the club’s long-term project to Obi-Martin.
Romano tweeted: “Understand Ruud van Nistelrooy held direct talks with Chido Obi-Martin to present him Man United project for long term.
“Van Nistelrooy, crucial to get the green light from Chido as deal is done and set to be signed.”
Obi-Martin, 16, leaves Arsenal after his contract expired in June.
A new deal with the Gunners had been agreed but he wanted to move on because he had doubts over his potential pathway into first team football and the club’s project.
Transfer: Ex-Man Utd striker lures Obi-Martin from Arsenal
