Published 18:30 IST, March 21st 2020

Odion Ighalo opens up on childhood love for 'dream club' Manchester United

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has claimed that he owned a club jersey as a child. The player was signed on loan until the end of the current season.

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Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has revealed his love for club since childhood. Nigerian international was signed from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua on loan until end of current season. re are reports suggesting that Premier League outfit might make his deal permanent at Old Trafford.

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Odion Ighalo transfer: Man United a dream club since childhood

Odion Ighalo, while speaking to Man United’s official magazine, has revealed that he was a huge fan of club since childhood. Nigerian international claimed that he had a Man United jersey. However, jersey did t have any name printed at back.

Odion Ighalo claimed that he owned a blue jersey, asserting that y had to pay an extra amount to get ir names imprinted on it. He also revealed that he idolised likes of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke.

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Odion Ighalo transfer: Striker happy at Man United

Odion Ighalo claimed that he used to watch Man United’s games as a child along with his siblings. He asserted that y would pay to watch Premier League giants play. However, things have changed for him, signifying opportunity of playing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.

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Odion Ighalo transfer: Nigerian international in great form 

Odion Ighalo has had a great time at Old Trafford since his debut. former Shanghai Shenhua striker has also spoken up on his feelings playing for Red Devils. He claimed that he has been receiving messs of support since he sprung to life at Man United.

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Odion Ighalo transfer: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaps praise on striker

Odion Ighalo has scored four goals in his previous three starts for Man United. striker scored in Man United’s previous clash against LASK in Round of 16 of Europa League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lauded Nigerian international’s performance so far. Solskjaer stated that Odion Ighalo has performed well whenever he’s been handed an opportunity. manr also claimed that striker will improve with more playing time.

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18:30 IST, March 21st 2020