Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo is undergoing a special fitness regime to get up to speed with his new team-mates. Ighalo returned to the Premier League after United signed him on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on transfer deadline day last month.
My ambition is to work hard with the team and make sure we finish well in the season and above where we are today
Manchester United star Odion Ighalo
According to Manchester Evening News, the ex-Watford star has stepped up his preparations early and is working out at the National Taekwondo Centre in Newton Heath.
The Nigeria international hasn’t played in a competitive match ever since the start of December and will need some time to regain match sharpness.
The 30-year-old is highly likely to make his debut in United’s crunch clash on February 17 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (8pm).
The Nigerian is determined to leave a mark at Old Trafford and is looking to do his part to help the team climb up the Premier League table.
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“I’m happy to be here, I'm happy to be a Man United player, I'm looking forward to the game and I promise to give my best from the first day I put on the jersey to the last day of my time here.
“I promise to add my own path to make sure the season finishes well for United. Thank you guys and God bless you.”
Ighalo is set to offer cover for the injured Marcus Rashford, who will be sidelined until April with a double stress fracture to his back.
Rashford is United’s top goalscorer this season in the Premier League with 14 goals.