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The call to work under his former coach at Watford was enough for the new no. 9 to make a change
New Shanghai rookie Shenhua, Odion Ighalo, described the possibility of being coached again by Quique Sanchez Flores as a "great opportunity".
Earlier this week, the 29-year-old made his return to the Chinese Super League, joining Shenhua after Changchun Yatai's relegation to League One last season.
The move brings together the striker with Sanchez Flores under whom he has achieved an impressive series of goals in his first season in the Premier League at Watford.
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"It's important to sort out the future of my club and I'm happy that it offers a great opportunity to play again with Coach Quique," said Ighalo. BBC Sport.
"From the beginning, he made it clear that he wanted me and I fully understand what that means.
"We had a good time together and, above all, it's good to continue in a league that you understand, so I'm really excited."
The former man from Granada scored 15 times in 37 games and, alongside the Spanish tactician, scored the story.
In December 2015, the duo won the player and manager's trophy for the month of the Premier League, a first for a member of the club.
In addition, according to Ighalo, the former Shanghai Shenhua shooter, Obafemi Martins, would have provided him with information about the club.
"I thank Changchun Yatai for the love, support and all that we have shared together in these two great years, and I wish the club every success in the years to come," he said. pursued.
"At the moment, I want to do my best for Shanghai Shenhua and make a significant contribution.
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"I also had a good conversation with Obafemi Martins [former Shenhua striker] and he gave me a glimpse of life, football, club and his supporters. Now I know what to expect. "
Ighalo, who finished the Chinese Super League in 2018 as the second-leading scorer with 21 goals, hopes to continue where he stopped when the 2019 season kicks off on March 1st.
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