On loan from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, which was scheduled to end on May 31, Odion Ighalo was extended by Manchester United until January 2021. A dream for the Nigerian striker.

The Super Eagle planned to return to China this summer. Intense negotiations between all parties took place before an agreement was reached for an extension of the loan until next January. A real relief for the Nigerian international as he said it to Sky Sports.

“I was very afraid that this would not happen. Shanghai wanted me to come back because they know what I can do. And they believe in me . So it was a little difficult. But I want to thank them for accepting my wish to stay at Manchester United. I also want to thank manager Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) for insisting, “said Ighalo.

Author of four achievements in all competitions with the Red Devils, Odion Ighalo will therefore prolong the pleasure in England. To the delight of Old Trafford residents …