Once again sidelined for the match against OGC Nice (4-1) on Sunday, Gift Orban has completely lost the favor of coach Pierre Sage. Olympique Lyonnais will undoubtedly not oppose his departure this winter, especially if the Nigerian striker provides unexpected added value.
The Olympique Lyonnais center forwards are launched. After Georges Mikautadze's double against Qarabag (1-4 victory) Thursday in the Europa League, it was Alexandre Lacazette who scored a hat-trick against OGC Nice three days later. Excellent news for Pierre Sage who will see even less need to reinstate Gift Orban. This is becoming a habit this season, the Nigerian striker was not even called up to face the Gym. The former La Gantoise player has completely disappeared from the plans of the Les Gones coach.
Suffice it to say that Gift Orban will not be selected this winter. Given the financial situation of the Rhone club, owner John Textor spoke of the need to sell five to six players. And the name of the flop may appear at the top of the list. He who maintains a good rating on the transfer market despite his difficulties. According to the Spanish source Fichajes, Gift Orban is very popular in Germany where RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are considering recruiting him in January.
OL thinks big for Orban
Enough to envisage an interesting rebound for the banned Pierre Sage, as well as an unexpected added value for Olympique Lyonnais. We actually learn that the member club of the Eagle Football galaxy is ready to negotiate the transfer of its striker for 25 million euros! The price seems very high, especially when we remember that Gift Orban arrived in Lyon for 12 million euros (excluding bonuses) last January. Since his signing, it is clear that his value should not have increased.
