Odion Ighalo Attributes Missed Contract Extension to Lionel Messi’s Rumored Saudi Arabia Transfer

Former Manchester United ahead, Odion Ighalo, has cited Lionel Messi’s potential transfer to Inter Miami as the explanation for not being awarded a brand new contract.

Ighalo’s tenure within the Saudi Professional League was lower brief after solely a 12 months with Al-Hilal.

Earlier than becoming a member of MLS aspect Inter Miami, Lionel Messi was linked to a profitable switch to Saudi Arabia.

Stories urged he might earn a staggering £777 million ($1 billion) with Al-Hilal, surpassing soccer’s highest-ever earner by a big margin.

This rumoured deal had a ripple impact on the membership, as Ighalo claims it performed a component in his contract not being prolonged.

The previous Manchester United striker expressed his shock at Messi’s resolution to decide on Miami over Saudi Arabia.

In a dialog with a sports activities journalist, the 34-year-old acknowledged, “I’m shocked [Messi didn’t go to Saudi Arabia] as a result of it was a part of why my contract was not being prolonged. We didn’t agree, however I believed it was a finished deal due to the cash they had been providing in Saudi. I used to be shocked he didn’t go there, however he selected Miami.”

Presently, Ighalo stays with no membership after a profession spanning 18 years and involving 14 groups,

together with Udinese, Watford, and Manchester United. He spent the final two years within the Saudi Professional League, initially with Al Shabab FC earlier than transferring to Al-Hilal.

Throughout his time in Saudi Arabia, Ighalo made an influence, scoring 22 objectives and offering 4 assists in 32 video games for Al Shabab FC. He continued his spectacular type at Al-Hilal with 43 objectives and 7 assists in 60 video games.

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