As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Ighalo commits to Watford with long-term deal

Odion Ighalo has penned a new contract with Watford.

On the eve of the new Premier League season, the Nigerian striker has boosted the Hornets by putting pen to a five-year deal which will keep him at Vicarage Road until the summer of 2012.

Ighalo, who scored 15 league goals last season, had been linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion earlier this summer but has now committee this future to the Hornets.

The 27-year-old was also wanted by Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG but has opted against a Hertfordshire departure and his extended for one further season from his old deal.

Video of the day:

Andrew Slevison
About the author

Andrew Slevison

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free