Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo is likely to leave Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal at the expiration of his contract according to Soccernet.ng.

This comes after the Ighalo recently reshared a heartfelt thank-you message on his Instagram story posted by his teammate and Saudi Arabia midfielder Salman Al-Faraj.

The messages suggest that his time at Al Hilal may be coming to an end as his contract expires on June 30, 2023.

There is no official statement from the club or the player regarding his departure.

Since joining the club, Ighalo has scored 43 goals and 7 assists in 59 matches.

There are rumors that Al-Hilal has an eye on signing Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain. If this move goes through, it might clear the door for Ighalo to leave the club, as they would need to create a spot in the team for the Argentine superstar.

During his stint with Al Hilal, the former Manchester United great was instrumental in the team’s success, helping them achieve the Premier League Championship and playing a key role in their King’s Cup and Super Lucille victories.

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