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Shanghai Shenhua sign Martins to replace Manchester United loanee Ighalo

Shanghai Shenhua have completed the signing of former Inter Milan forward Obafemi Martins, who returns to the Chinese Super League side for a second stint after playing for them between 2016 and 2018.

The 35-year-old forward rejoins the team as a replacement for compatriot Odion Ighalo, whose loan deal at Manchester United has been extended until 2021.

Having left Seattle Sounders in 2015, Martins scored 32 goals in 59 games across all competitions for the Chinese heavyweights, while playing a key role in the Hongkou Football Stadium giants’ Chinese FA Cup success in 2017.