Manchester United reveal jersey number given to Ighalo

Manchester United have confirmed that former Super Eagles player, Odion Ighalo, will wear the Jersey number 25.

Ighalo joined United on loan from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua which was struck on transfer deadline day.

A statement on the club's official website reads:

"Ighalo has been handed the number 25 squad number at Man United.

“He joined the club on a six-month loan deal from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.

“That shirt has been vacant since Antonio Valencia left Old Trafford last summer, bringing an end to his 10-season career as a Manchester United player.

“The 30-year-old striker’s move was completed on Friday on six a month deal.

“The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer will bolster Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad for the rest of the season.”

Ighalo wore number 25 during his time at Grenada and 24 at Watford.

Speaking on the arrival of the Nigerian, Solskjaer expressed confidence that Odion will provide a fresh option up front.

“He is a different type of striker and he is a proven goalscorer,” Ole said. “He has a physical presence. Also he gives us a chance to rest Mason and Anthony.

“We have so many games to come. We want to go far in the Europa League and FA Cup and we have league games to go so it was important we had another type of striker to use.”