Orban set to join Lyon from Gent in January

Gent’s Nigerian forward Gift Emmanuel Orban applauds the crowd at the end of the Belgian Pro League football match between Club Brugge and KAA Gent at the Jan-Breydel stadium in Bruges on December 17, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

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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