Odion Ighalo Agrees To Join Saudi Arabian Club Al-Shabab From Shanghai Shenhua

Odion Ighalo Agrees To Join Saudi Arabian Club Al-Shabab From Shanghai Shenhua

Saudi Arabian club, Al-Shabab have reportedly agreed to sign former Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua.

The move for the 31-year-old Nigerian striker is subjected to him passing a medical after the footballer was given permission to talk with the Saudi Arabian club, according to Mail Online Football.

It comes just days after his loan spell at Old Trafford came to an end, with the striker penning a heartfelt farewell to the fans.

Ighalo has just ended his loan deal at Manchester United where he stayed for a year and scored five goals in 23 appearances.

The 31-year-old is due to return to his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua but Skys Sport reports that the Chinese side has permitted the striker to have talks with another club.

According to the report, the move is subject to a medical and personal terms but a deal for a permanent deal has been agreed.
The transfer window in Saudi Arabia runs until February 7.

In his goodbye message to the club, the former Nigeria international said it was hard to see his dream come to an end.