File photo dated 23-02-2020 of Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday December 17, 2020. Manchester United announced they had agreed to extend Odion Ighalo¿s loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua until January 31. See PA story SPORT Christmas June. Photo credit should read Martin Rickett/PA Wire.
By Emmanuel Okogba
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on a permanent deal after the expiration of his contract with Premier League side, Manchester United.
Vanguard gathered that the move is subject to Ighalo passing his medicals which has been scheduled.
Ighalo who was on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua penned a heartfelt farewell thanking fans and the manager for their support.
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Odion Ighalo will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on a permanent deal, confirmed. Medicals scheduled after loan expired with Manchester United. 🇸🇦🔴 #mufc #DeadlineDay
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2021
His fell in the pecking order following the arrival of Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani after scoring five goals across 23 appearances in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
The transfer window in Saudi Arabia runs until February 7.
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