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The Nigeria international completed a dream move Old Trafford on deadline day during the January transfer window.
The 30-year-old is a long-time fan of Man United and even agreed to take a pay cut in order to join the Red Devils.
The striker says playing for the Red Devils means a lot to him, adding that it’s a dream come true to line up for the English giants.
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“I know many footballers say that, when they sign for a team, this is my dream team. Respect to that but my own case was different,” Ighalo told Sky Sports.
“Anyone who knows me back from when I was young knows me and my siblings supported Man Utd, we would pay to go and watch Man Utd play.
“In Nigeria, you have to have sports channels to watch that but not everyone can afford it. My parents couldn't afford that so you have to pay a viewing centre to watch that. We would pay to watch that.”
He added: “I grew up in Ajegunle, which is like a ghetto and it was very difficult there. When it would get to the weekend, everybody was excited because they wanted to watch Man Utd play.
“You start saving the money they would give you to go to school. You would eat at home and they would give you some pocket money to go to school and maybe eat lunch there. But you would be saving it bit by bit and when you get to the weekend, everybody is ready.”
Ighalo has made a bright start to life at Man United, scoring three goals in as many games.