Omari Nathan Forson (born 20 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for club Monza. He previously came through the youth academy at Manchester United.
Forson was born in Hammersmith, London to Ghanaian parents. He attended Rise Park Academy in Romford.
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 2023âÂÂ24 season, Forson was included in United's pre-season squad, travelling to Oslo, Norway, where he featured in a 2âÂÂ0 friendly win against Leeds United. He made his first-team debut in a 2âÂÂ0 away win against Wigan in the 2023âÂÂ24 FA Cup. He made his Premier League debut as a substitute in a 4âÂÂ3 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 2023âÂÂ24 season, Forson was named in the club's Retained list for 2024âÂÂ25 and offered a new deal.
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.
Forson is eligible to represent England, Ghana, Zambia, or Zimbabwe at international level. He has played youth international football for England at under-15, under-16, under-19 and under-20 levels.
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