Odion Ighalo has confirmed that he has no intention of returning to his Chinese club if he’s offered a permanent contract by Manchester United.
The former Nigeria international has two months left on his loan deal with the Premier League side and could be forced to return to China without kicking a ball again if his contract is not extended after the English Premier League stated that the league has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It is known that the Red Devils have hinted on offering Ighalo a fresh deal but nothing has been made formal as it stands.
In a Twitter Question and Answer session, Ighalo was asked if he would love to remain in Manchester United if offered a contract extension, and he replied ‘Of course’.
On the Nigerian footballer he looked up to growing up, the former Super Eagles star replied: “So many. Kanu, Jay-Jay and more”.
Asked on his closest pal in the United squad, Ighalo said: “I’m close to everyone but I play more with Mata”.
Ighalo has scored four goals in his eight appearances in Manchester United Jersey