Nigerian footballer and former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, ahead of his proposed move to Al-Shabab, a Saudi Pro League Division side.
According to
Sky Sports, the former Shanghai Shenhua striker has agreed on personal terms
and would sign a two-and-a-half-year deal.
“Odion Ighalo
is having a medical with Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab. Personal terms have been
agreed and he is set to sign a two-and-a-half year deal. The Saudi Arabia
transfer window closes on February 7,” it reported.
The
31-year-old ex-Manchester United forward also took to his social media to share
a series of pictures wherein he appreciated God for the safe landing.
Fabrizio
Romano, a football transfer expert known for breaking transfer activities
before any official statement, had earlier confirmed Ighalo’s move to Saudi.
“Odion Ighalo
will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on a permanent deal, confirmed. Medicals
scheduled after loan expired with Manchester United,” the Italian journalist
wrote.
The former
Watford striker had returned to Shanghai Shenhua at the end of his fairytale
journey at Manchester United last month.
Ighalo joined
the Red Devils in January 2020 on a loan deal that was extended until January
2021, scoring five goals in 23 matches played.
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