Orban set to join Lyon from Gent in January
By James Agberebi
17 January 2024 |
1:25 pm
Nigerian striker Gift Orban has reportedly signed for French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyon. However, Lyon and Gent have kept news concerning the move private. However, Italian journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed on his X handle that the deal is worth €13m. He also disclosed that Orban, who currently features for Belgian side…
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Nigerian striker Gift Orban has reportedly signed for French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyon.
However, Lyon and Gent have kept news concerning the move private.
However, Italian journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed on his X handle that the deal is worth €13m.
He also disclosed that Orban, who currently features for Belgian side Gent, will sign until June 2028.
Orban joined Gent in January 2023 and scored 15 goals in 16 league appearances.
This season, he has scored three league goals in 17 games for Gent.
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