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Odion Ighalo Says He Took Pay Cut to Join Manchester United in January

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Odion Ighalo has revealed he was so determined to secure his loan move to Manchester United in January, he didn't bat an eyelid at having to accept a pay cut to facilitate it.

Ighalo joined the Red Devils on the final day of the transfer window from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, and he'll remain at Old Trafford until the end of the season.

The former Watford striker opened up on his move to United in first interview with MUTV:

Speaking to MUTV's Adam Bath, Ighalo reflected on his "dramatic" switch to the Premier League giants.