Odion Ighalo: Antonio Valencia wishes Nigerian star good luck at Manchester United- Odion Ighalo will wear jersey number 25 at Manchester United - The same number Antonio Valencia wore before leaving Old Trafford in 2019 - Valencia wishes the Nigerian football star all the best at his new club Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has wished Nigerian star Odion Ighalo all the best at Old Trafford. The 30-year-old striker joined the Red Devils on a six-month loan deal from Chinese League side Shanghai Shenhua on transfer deadline day. Having passed medicals at the club, he was presented to the fans earlier this week and he will wear jersey number 25, which was last worn by the 34-year-old Ecuadorian star. Valencia spent ten years at Man United after joining them from Wigan Athletic on a four year valued around £16 million. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' He was brought in as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who joined Real Madrid but ended up as a right-back before eventually leaving them in 2019. Recommended for you Young man builds beautiful house, puts expensive chairs & gives it classy i... The 34-year-old won nine major titles with United including two Premier Leagues and one Europa League titles. Meanwhile, with Ighalo set to take over Valencia's number 25 at the Theater of Dreams, the Ecuadorian star the number has been special to him while wishing the Nigerian all the best. He told the former Super Eagles star: "I always saw the number 25 as an opportunity to work beyond my dreams. "It has been my inspiration and became my amulet. I wish you all the success now with this shirt brother!" he concluded. The Nigerian star replied to the tweet saying: "Thanks brother," alongside a heart and a praying emoji. United landed Ighalo as back up for Marcus Rashford who has been ruled out for close to three months or more. His arrival will, however, give Solskjaer options upfront while Anthony Martial and Daniel James maintain their positions on the flank. Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng After sealing the deal, Ighalo told Sky Sport: "It's been crazy you know. I'm happy to be in Manchester first and this is a great opportunity for me. The Nigerian star scored 10 goals in 17 appearances for Shanghai Shenhua last campaign - winning FA Cup title in the process. Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester United have listed their January deadline signing Odion Ighalo in their squad for the Europa League round 32 stage. The Nigerian football star joined the Red Devils in a most-unanticipated fashion for the remainder of the ongoing season following Marcus Rashford's injury. Prior to his move to Old Trafford last month, the 30-year-old striker had featured for Watford - scoring 17 goals and six assists in 55 Premier League appearances. Ferdinand reveals why Ighalo may struggle at Man United, names best Nigerian player | Legit TV Recommended for you Banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set withdrawal limits... Source: Legit.ng - Odion Ighalo will wear jersey number 25 at Manchester United - The same number Antonio Valencia wore before leaving Old Trafford in 2019 - Valencia wishes the Nigerian football star all the best at his new club PAY ATTENTION: ' READ ALSO: Legit.ng Ferdinand reveals why Ighalo may struggle at Man United, names best Nigerian player |