Why I Rejected Move To Locomotiv Moscow – Odion Ighalo

Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo, has opened up on why he rejected a lucrative contract from Locomotiv Moscow of Russia earlier in his career.

Ighalo departed the Nigerian side, Julius Berger for Lyn Oslo in Norway — where he made a huge mark.

In the 2007-2008 season, the striker scored nine goals in 15 appearances for Lyn Oslo, and his form attracted interest from Udinese and Locomotive Moscow.

He later opted to sign for the Italian side, and he admitted it wasn’t an easy decision.

He said: “I was doing well in Norway, then Locomotiv Moscow and Udinese started to call my agent.

“The Russians presented a better contract and they tripled what Udinese wanted to pay me, so it was difficult.

“I and my agent stood at the airport and don’t know if we board a plane to Russia or Italy.

“It was a difficult decision, but my agent, advised me to join Udinese, because of the projects, but if I want money, I should join Locomotiv Moscow.

However, I decided to join Udinese and it happened to be one of the best decisions of my career.”