It’s no secret: OL must sell this winter to replenish its coffers and thus remove the sword of Damocles which hovers over its status as an elite club.
Among the players designated to leave the Rhone fold and contribute to the war effort, the name of Gift Orban is obviously mentioned, the Nigerian center forward bought from La Gantoise for 14 million euros a year ago. having never found his place in Lyon.
Under contract until 2028, the 22-year-old player is valued at 12 million euros by the Lyon staff, who according to L’Equipe received a proposal from RC Lens this Monday.
Journalist Hugo Guillemet specifies that “the amount has not been filtered, but it is below what OL expects”, adding that the German club Hoffenheim has a head start in the matter with an offer of 10 million euros formulated last week.
Since January 2024, Gift Orban has only worn the Les Gones jersey 21 times, for five goals scored and not one assist. He has not played in Ligue 1 since September 22, against OM, making do with two appearances in the Europa League in the meantime.
