After leaving Manchester United at the end of his loan from Shanghai, Odion Ighalo finds a new home at Saudi Professional League side Al Shabab.

According to Goal, Ighalo pens down a two and half-year deal with the six times Saudi champions.

The Nigerian forward will experience a new challenge after playing for clubs the likes of Watford and Granada.

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“It’s sorted and everything is finalised, it should be announced late on Thursday or Friday,” one of Ighalo’s representatives told BBC Sport Africa.

“Despite interest from other clubs, this is a good move for the player because Al Shabab showed ambition and commitment in their efforts to sign him.” he added.