{"id":18435,"date":"2020-06-03T13:51:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T13:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=18435"},"modified":"2020-06-03T13:51:19","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T13:51:19","slug":"ighalo-feeling-okay-after-man-utd-loan-extension-thanks-shanghai-shenhua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=18435","title":{"rendered":"Ighalo \u2018feeling okay\u2019 after Man Utd loan extension, thanks Shanghai Shenhua"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.ripplesnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_20200506_105017-810x456.jpg\" alt=\"Odion Ighalo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo says he is \u2018buzzing and ready to go\u2019 after his future at Manchester United was settled recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 30-year-old completed a short term loan move to the Old Trafford club from Chinese Super League side, Shanghai Shenhua in January, and was due to return by the end of May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But both clubs have finally agreed to extend the loan deal till the end of January 2021, following the commendable performance of Ighalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former Watford star made a fine return to the Premier League, and scored four goals in eight appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m really happy,\u201d Ighalo told MUTV Group Chat on in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a dream for me to be here. I\u2019m buzzing and ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI feel okay. The last few days have been difficult as there have been different talks about it but now I\u2019m really happy so I need to concentrate fully. I\u2019m here until the end of January, so it\u2019s good for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI decided I want to stay and I\u2019m happy. Since the first day I arrived, I made it clear that I wanted whatever it takes to continue that work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was very difficult, there were some talks, but I\u2019m happy they finally agreed and got everything done. Everything is official now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m sending thanks to the Shanghai president and director for the support because they know this is what I want. So I\u2019m thanking them and I\u2019m happy that this has happened. They wish me all the best too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLike I\u2019ve said, since I was young, I\u2019ve been supporting this club and playing for it is a dream. Now I\u2019ve extended my loan, it makes it more even clear and I\u2019m committed as I know, in my head, I\u2019m here until January ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI just want to work hard and enjoy it, support the team and do whatever I can to make us go higher and higher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ighalo retired from international football after helping the Super Eagles to a third place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo says he is \u2018buzzing and ready to go\u2019 after his future at Manchester United was settled recently. The 30-year-old completed a short term loan move to the Old Trafford club from Chinese Super League side, Shanghai Shenhua in January, and was due to return by the end of May. 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