Omari Forson

Omari Nathan Forson (born 20 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Serie A club Monza. He previously came through the youth academy at Manchester United.

Early life

Forson was born in Hammersmith, London to Ghanaian parents.

Club career

Manchester United

Having begun his career in the academies of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, Forson joined Manchester United in January 2019. Following interest from Arsenal, Forson decided to remain with United, signing a scholarship deal in 2020. The same year, he was promoted to the under-18 side at the age of sixteen, and in August 2021, he signed his first professional deal with the club.

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Forson was included in United's pre-season squad, travelling to Oslo, Norway, where he featured in a 2–0 friendly win against Leeds United. He made his first-team debut in a 2–0 away win against Wigan in the 2023–24 FA Cup. He made his Premier League debut as a substitute in a 4–3 away win against Wolves, in which he registered an assist for Kobbie Mainoo's late winner. With his contract due to expire at the end of the 2023–24 season, Forson was named in the club's Retained list for 2024–25 and offered a new deal.

Monza

On 11 June 2024, ahead of the expiration of his contract with Manchester United, Forson agreed to join Serie A side Monza on a free transfer, signing a four-year deal running until the end of June 2028.

International career

Forson is eligible to represent England or Ghana at international level. He has played youth international football for England at under-15, under-16, under-19 and under-20 levels.