Saudi Arabia champions set to sign Super Eagles striker

The Nigerian international has become the biggest star in the Arabian top flight and he is close to switching to one of the country’s most prominent clubs

According to market insider Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Arabia champions Al Hilal have agreed to sign Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo from fellow Pro League side Al Shabab.

Al Hilal are set to sign former Watford and Man United striker Odion Ighalo. Agreement reached on personal terms, contract until June 2023. 🇸🇦🇳🇬 #AlHilal

Final details and the official announcement in place. Ighalo will be Al Hilal replacement for Gomis.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2022

Ighalo has been with Al Shabab since February 2021 after ending a year-long loan spell at Manchester United. The striker’s contract with the White Lion was to run until June 30, 2023. 

But Al Hilal have reportedly reached personal terms with the former Watford forward with an official announcement expected in the coming hours.