Odion Ighalo joins Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua FC

Changchun Yatai striker, Odion Ighalo, have joined Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua FC.

The Super Eagles forward scored 22 goals for Changchun Yatai last season, which attracted several interest from top European clubs.

The 29-year-old will make his official debut when Shanghai Shenhua meet Shanghai SIPG on March 1, when the Chinese Super League resumes.

Shanghai Shenhua FC shared the news, through their official Twitter account: “Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo is joining Shenhua. He will reunite with Flores from their Watford days. Welcome @ighalojude”

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo is joining Shenhua. He will reunite with Flores from their Watford days. Welcome @ighalojude pic.twitter.com/M3PCHbI1o4

— Shanghai Shenhua FC (@shanghaishenhua) February 14, 2019