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Odion Ighalo: Former Manchester United striker set to sign for another Saudi club
By Wale Mustapha
Former Nigerian striker, Odion Jude Ighalo is on the brink of joining Saudi Pro League club, Al Wehda ahead of new season, according to All Nigerian Soccer.
Reports from sources close to the Saudi club indicated that the former Manchester United striker has agreed a two-year deal with Al Wehda with subject to medical before completing the deal.
The striker who is familiar with the Saudi league became a free agent as he failed to agree new contract terms with his former club, Al Hilal.
The 32 year old’s abrupt departure left Al Hilal in desperate move for his replacement before the start of new Saudi league making them attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe, Victor Osimhen and Lionel Messi, all without success.
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON top scorer has established a reputation as one of the best top scorers in the Saudi Pro League, having scored 52 goals in 71 career appearances in the division.
Ighalo listed Prime FC, Julius Berger, Lyn Oslo, Udinese, Granada, Cesena, Changchun Yatai, Shanghai Shenhua, Watford as his former clubs.
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