Shanghai Shenhua say Odion Ighalo moves to Manchester United with their full support.
The Nigeria striker joins United on-loan to the end of the season, with the Premier League giants cover a third of his £300,000-a-week wages.
Shanghai Shenhua explained to their support the reasons for Ighalo's departure:
"In view of the large uncertainty of the AFC Champions League 3 + 1 registration policy and the start time of the Chinese Super League, in order to enable players to better maintain a competitive state, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club and the Premier LeagueManchester United Football Club have held friendly negotiations.
"An agreement was reached. From now on, Odion Ighalo, a Nigerian player of Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, joins Manchester United on loan, and the loan period ends for the end of the 2019-2020 Premier League.
"We sincerely wish Ighalo all the best in the Premier League and hope he achieves great results!"
Referring to the foreigner law for the Asian Champions League, Shanghai Shenhua find themselves in an awkward position after signing former QPR and Sevilla Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia this month.
