Olympique Lyon has completed the signing of Gift Orban from Gent for a transfer fee of €13 million. The acquisition of Orban was a priority for John Textor, marking another significant addition to the squad following the arrival of Malick Fofana.
Orban has agreed to a contract that will keep him at the French club until June 2028, as initially reported by Hugo Guillemet on Twitter. The club continues to show ambition in the transfer market, with Said Benrahma and Arnaut Danjuma also on their radar.
In related news, W. Fofana, a French defender currently playing for Chelsea in the Premier League, is noted for his defensive capabilities and remains under contract with the London club.