New Signing
Obiang has a value of £2,000,000 however after a lack of playing he has had a fallout out with previous club Sampdoria. Due to this Leverkusen were able to sign the hot prospect on a free transfer, a steal.
Born in Alcalá de Henares, the Community of Madrid, Obiang starts his football career playing for various teams from his natal city such CD Avance and AD Naya, where he excelled. Due to these participations, he was transferred to the Cadete team of Atlético Madrid. He left Atlético Madrid in 2008 at age 16, the minimum age that international transfer within the European Union is allowed. He was the member of Allievi Nazionali youth team in 2008–09 season, but also call-up to the first team in pre-season. He also appeared as unused bench on 28 January 2009 against Lazio and against Chievo, by the decision of coach Walter Mazzarri. In 2009–10 season, he was promoted to senior youth team – Primavera.