Gift Orban disclose why he left Olympique Lyonnais to join Hoffenheim
Gift Emmanuel ORBAN of Lyon prior the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais Football Club at Groupama Stadium on January 26, 2024 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Super Eagles and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim striker, Gift Emmanuel Orban, has admitted he left French outfit, Olympique Lyonnais because he didn’t feel appreciated enough.
The 22-year-old joined Lyon from Belgian side, KAA Gent, for a fee of €15m, during the winter transfer window of 2024, but his time in France was not pleasant.Orban struggled for game time, and even when he was given an opportunity, he lacked confidence and wasn’t as clinical in front of goal. In 21 games for Lyon, Orban scored just five goals.
He joined Hoffenheim in January for €10m, and ...