Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has revealed that he accepted a pay cut to join Manchester United on loan in 2020. At the time playing for Shanghai Shenhua, Ighalo received a late-night call from his agent informing him of United’s interest. Determined to make the move happen, Ighalo spent the entire night negotiating and finalizing the deal, despite other offers on the table. He insisted on joining United, even at the cost of a significant salary reduction, emphasizing that playing for the club was his top priority.