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‘Man Utd is the prize for Ighalo’s hard work’ – Red Devils striker ‘reaping what he deserves’, says agent

The Nigerian frontman has linked up with the club he supported as a boy on an initial loan deal, with a positive impact made at Old Trafford

Manchester United are the “prize” for all of the hard work that Odion Ighalo has put in down the years, says his agent Patrick Bastianelli, with the Nigerian striker “reaping what he deserves”.

The 30-year-old frontman was acquired by the Red Devils on the final day of the winter transfer window in an initial loan agreement with Shanghai Shenhua.

Having been plying his trade in China, questions were asked of whether the former Watford man was the right option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.