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'I never thought this was going to happen': Odion Ighalo reveals shock at realising childhood dream as on loan Manchester United striker settles into life at Old Trafford

Odion Ighalo has revealed his shock at playing for Manchester United as the on-loan striker admitted he 'never imagined' he would play for his childhood club.

The Nigerian striker was signed by the Premier League club on deadline day of the January transfer window from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in a surprise move to many onlookers.

But the former Watford striker has settled into life at Old Trafford seamlessly, scoring four goals and providing an assist in his eight outings for the Red Devils.

Odion Ighalo has admitted his shock at realising his childhood dream of playing for Man United
The 30-year-old sealed a dramatic deadline day loan move to Old Trafford from China

For Ighalo, the last six weeks have been something of a whirlwind experience.