By Bolaji Oyegunle, London Super Eagles and Watford striker Odion Ighalo’s decision to turn down a lucrative move to China in the summer is paying dividends for his London club, Watford, Prompt News reports on Monday.
The Nigerian made incredible performance in the Championship last season, when he scored 20 goals in 38 appearances, prompting interest from Hebei Chins Fortune.
But Ighalo opted to sign a new five-year contract with the newly promoted Hornets. The 26-year-old has transferred his form to the Premier League, with his double in the 2-0 win over West Ham on Saturday taking his tally to seven goals so far this season.
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Florey said:”Ighalo took a very important decision to stay at Watford. It was a brilliant idea.
“He is a wonderful man who stayed here because his future here at Watford is really big”.
