Loaned for a few months to Manchester United by the Shanghai Shenhua, Odion Ighalo was expected to return to China in late May. But the Red Devils have finally obtained the extension of the loan from the Nigerian, who will stay in England until next January.
In search of reinforcements during the last summer transfer window, Manchester United had surprised many people on the last day of this transfer market, on January 31. A few hours after it closed, the Red Devils announced the arrival of Shanghai Shenhua player Odion Ighalo in the form of a five-month loan until the end of May.
Accustomed to having heavy recruits, Mancunian supporters were not necessarily enthusiastic with the arrival of the 30-year-old Nigerian. But on the ground, the main concerned quickly responded present, to the delight of the Red Devils. He had eight (8)appearances in all competitions, Odion Ighalo scored four(4) goals and delivered an assist.
Eight more months at Manchester United for Odion Ighalo
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 crisis went through and the competitions were stopped for several weeks. But with the end of the player’s loan on May 31 and the resumption of the Premier League on June 17, Manchester United had to deal with this matter quickly. At first, the Shanghai Shenhua seemed to want to recover its player at the end of the current loan, while extending its contract which currently runs until 2022.
Mancunian leaders did not give up, however, and the British media was talking about negotiations between the parties this week to extend the loan. In the end, Manchester United got what they wanted: the Mancunian club has just formalized the extension of the Nigerian loan. “Manchester United has reached an agreement with the Shanghai Shenhua to extend the loan agreement for Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian striker’s stay was originally scheduled to end on May 31, but he will now stay with the Reds until January 31, 2021, which will allow him to continue an impressive streak with the club he supported during his childhood. , the Red Devil explained in their press release. Odion Ighalo will therefore still be able to wear the Mancunian jersey.
