Striker for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Odion Ighalo, has successfully finalised his transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Wahda on a free transfer.
This marks Ighalo’s third venture into the Saudi Arabian football scene, having previously been associated with Al Shabab and Ah Hilal.
His journey began in 2021 when he joined Shabab from China, and then in 2022, he secured a move to Hilal.
Although the specific terms of his contract have not been disclosed, the oldest club in Saudi Arabia, Wehda, managed to outbid Al Tai in order to secure Ighalo’s signature.
Numerous reports suggest that the prolific scorer of the Saudi Pro League 2021–2022, with 52 goals in 71 matches for both Al-Shabab and Al-Hilal, has inked a two-year deal.
Ighalo’s remarkable track record includes 19 goals in 27 games during the previous season, earning him the title of top goal scorer.
His potential debut for Al-Wehda could be against his former team, Hilal, as they prepare to clash in the 2023 King Cup final, featuring a star-studded Blues side.