Hoffenheim Signs Nigerian Striker Gift Orban from Lyon

The Bundesliga club secures the 22-year-old forward on a long-term contract in a deal reportedly worth €9 million plus bonuses.

Gift Orban joins TSG 1899 Hoffenheim from French club Olympique Lyon, signing a long-term contract.
The transfer fee for the 22-year-old Nigerian striker is reported to be €9 million plus potential bonuses, according to media sources.
Hoffenheim's new sporting director Andreas Schicker identifies Orban as a key addition to enhance the team's offensive versatility.
Orban scored two goals in five appearances this season and played against Hoffenheim in the Europa League last November.
The move marks Schicker's first major signing since taking over as Hoffenheim's sporting director in October 2024.