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Odion Ighalo said he’s sad to see his dream of playing for Manchester United come to an end, after edging closer to the end of his loan of spell with the club.

Ighalo’s loan deal is set to expire at the end of this month and the former Nigeria international is expected to return to his parent club Shanghai Shenhua where he still has twelve months on his contract.

Ighalo’s loan deal at Manchester United ends next month and Man United are not interested in further agreement for the player.

There are strong indications that Odion Jude Ighalo could start his first UEFA Champions League match for Manchester United on Tuesday.

Ighalo, 32, began his European career in 2006 and played for clubs in Norway, Italy, Spain and England, but never featured in the elite football competition until last night.

Ighalo has made the Manchester United’s match day squad in all four matches in the champions league so far, but is yet to have a taste of action in the competition.

Pogba returned to Old Trafford after five years and inspired the team to their first major silverware – since Sir Alex Ferguson retired – winning the Europa League in his first season back.

However, Onuachu has struggled to impress in the National team since his scintillating volley ended Nigeria’s 29-year winless run against Egypt.

Ighalo, who called time on his international career after the 2019 AFCON where he finished as top scorer, said the 26 year-old needs to focus on working had and keeping his focus.

Odion Ighalo continue to wait for debut in the UEFA Champions League as he was left on the bench for Manchester United who lost 2-1 against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night.