Manchester United Legend took back what he said about Odion Ighalo

DBasia.news –  Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, withdrew his remarks which states that Odion Ighalo’s purchase was something that should not have happened. Seeing the appearance of Ighalo, Ferdinand also claimed to be impressed with the appearance of the 30-year-old player.

Odion Ighalo’s transfer to Manchester United during the closing appeared to be like a desperate move. Of all the great names on the radar, the Red Devils actually brought in players from the Chinese Super League.

With 30 years of age, it’s no wonder Odion Ighalo has received a lot of backlash. The former Udinese was considered unable to contribute to Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand admitted that he also agreed that Ighalo was not the right player for Manchester United. However, he began to realize after seeing Ighalo’s actions. Now, he actually admires the striker.

“Eight matches, three times as a core player, four goals and one assist. Everything everyone else says: ‘What are we doing by giving him a contract?’ I am one of those who said that. I have to admit it, “explained Ferdinand as proclaimed by the Mirror.

“Ighalo has proven that we are all wrong. It’s nice to see a supporter looking thrilled to be there. He seems to thank Solskajer every day,” he added.

Ferdinand rates, Ighalo will not face problems when Marcus Rashford recovers from injury. As the two players have different playing styles.

“Odion Ighalo is a different matter if the match doesn’t work. He already knows the course of the match every time he is on the field. That’s what I like about Ighalo,” he explained.

Odion Ighalo could not immediately strengthen Manchester United. At that time, Ighalo had to pass the quarantine period related to the corona virus.