Trabzonspor is keen on bolstering their attack and has submitted a loan offer to Olympique Lyonnais for Nigerian forward Gift Orban. The proposed deal involves a €1 million loan fee with an obligation to make the transfer permanent for an additional €6 million, contingent upon specific conditions being met.
Conditions and Timing
Trabzonspor’s offer includes conditions that Orban would need to meet for the permanent move to go through: the Turkish club must win the league and Orban must score up to 20 league goals. The Turkish transfer window closes on September 13, so Trabzonspor is racing against time to finalize the deal.
Orban’s Situation at Lyon
Lyon is considering the offer as they are open to offloading Orban following the signing of Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze. Despite a recent strong performance where Orban scored a brace against RC Strasbourg, his limited opportunities at Lyon—where he managed just three goals in his debut season—might make a move appealing.
Osimhen’s Influence
If the move goes through, Orban will join Victor Osimhen, who has recently moved to Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, as the second Nigerian player in the Turkish Super Lig this season. This could signal a growing trend of Nigerian talent heading to Turkey.
Orban’s Future
Orban’s recent form could lead him to reconsider staying at Lyon, but the opportunity to start fresh in Turkey might be too appealing, especially with the added incentives of the loan deal.