'Odion Is An Experienced Player' - Man Utd Coach Solskjaer Reacts After Signing Nigerian Striker
Published: February 01, 2020
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have announced the signing of former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.
Ighalo will spend the remainder of the 2019-2020 season on loan at Manchester United and is eligible to represent the club in the Premier League, Europa League and Emirates FA Cup.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted at signing the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer, labeling him an experienced and professional center forward.
Speaking to United's official website, the Norwegian football tactician said : "Odion is an experienced player. He will come in and give us an option of a different type of centre-forward for the short spell he’s staying with us.
"A great lad and very professional, he will make the most of his time here".
"A great lad and very professional, he will make the most of his time here".
Former Udinese, Granada and Lyn Oslo man Ighalo netted 40 goals in 100 outings for Watford prior to his move to China in January 2017.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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