The Chinese football club, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua F.C has announced the signing of Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo after his previous club Changchun Yatai was relegated to the Chinese League One in December.
The club took to their official Twitter account to announce the striker will be joining the club, but details about the deal are yet to be revealed.
‘Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo is joining Shenhua. He will reunite with Flores from their Watford days. Welcome’, the club wrote on their Twitter page.”
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has joined Shanghai Shenhua FC from fellow Chinese Super League (CSL) side Changchun Yatai Football Club.
The 29-year-old suffered relegation with Changchun Yatai Football Club last season despite scoring 22 goals over the course of the season.
The Nigerian superstar was linked with a sensational move to English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur during the winter transfer window and several European giants also indicated interest.
Ighalo has however decided to continue his career in China by choosing to join up with Shanghai Shenhua.
Shanghai Shenhua confirmed the deal for Ighalo with a statement on their official social media handles.
“With two seasons of experience in the Super League and working with current coach Flores, Ihalo will be able to integrate into the team as quickly as possible. Looking forward to his new season, he will help Shenqi to win more victories.”
Ighalo goes to Shanghai Shenhua where he is expected to partner with former Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins who has been out injured.
Ighalo could make his debut for Shanghai Shenhua against Shanghai SIPG when the CSL resumes on Friday, March 1.
