Odion Ighalo: Former Man United forward Berbatov excited with Nigerian star's progress
- Odion Ighalo has continued to shine at Manchester United since he joined them in January
- The 30-year-old grabbed his first brace for the Red Devils against Derby County on Thursday, March 5
- Former United star Dimitar Berbatov has heaped praises on the Nigerian star after scoring three goals in six matches
Former Machester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has hailed the progress of Nigerian star Odion Ighalo since he joined them in January.
The 30-year-old scored two superb goals for the Red Devils in their 3-0 win over Derby County in last night's FA Cup fifth-round clash at the Pride Park Stadium.
He has now scored in the two games he started for the Old Trafford outfit - bringing his goal tally to three goals in six appearances.
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Although not many gave him a chance when he was signed during the winter transfer window, his exploits are now making them change their minds.
The 39-year-old told Betfair: "I'm really happy to see that Odion Ighalo is settling in well and he deserves it with the way he is playing, how he links the plays and the goals he is scoring.
“All the team are happy when he scores which shows he is fully integrated, and I like the way he looks for the ball and bullies the defenders.
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“I'll be honest, I didn't know too much about him before he joined, obviously I knew about his record in the Premier League, but I questioned if he was the right man and if he would get into the team, but so far he is doing well and proving me wrong.
“When you need to play more direct in a game you need a presence in the box, a guy who knows how to get onto the end of a ball, bully the defenders and win the ball.
“Ighalo can do that, but he can also play, is technically good as well, he can keep the ball and give it to his team-mates and get into the box, that's why I like him.
“He doesn't just stay in the box and try to head the ball. He is linking really well with others and that shows in the team performances when he is involved.”
The Nigerian star was brought in on loan in January but he seems to have convinced the club to hand him a permanent deal.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Odion Ighalo seems to have started life on a high at Old Trafford as the Nigerian star bagged a brace in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Derby County in the FA Cup.
The former Watford talisman was found the back of the net in the 41st and the 70th minutes to help his side cruise to the quarterfinal of the competition, with Luke Shaw opening the scoring.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer had been heavily criticized on his decision to bring in Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua of China, but the player has proven his critics wrong scoring three goals across his six appearances for the club.
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