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Joseph backs Ighalo for Manchester United permanent switch

Nigeria legend Dosu Joseph has thrown his weight behind Odion Ighalo to secure a permanent contract at Manchester United.

The forward joined the Old Trafford outfit on transfer deadline day in January on a short-term loan deal from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.

The move generated a lot of fury from Red Devils fans who felt the 30-year-old might not live up to expectations, given his age and the toughness of the Premier League.

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Ighalo, who has been a fan of United since childhood, however, proved his doubters wrong, hitting the ground running on his arrival.