Gift Orban Olympique Lyonnais gestures during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Olympique Lyonnais [Photo credit/Imago]

Nigerian striker Gift Orban has completed a season-long loan move to newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig side Amedspor from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The former Super Eagles invitee ended his brief return to Germany after a season on loan at Italian side Hellas Verona.

The deal includes an obligation to buy that could see the 24-year-old join Amedspor on a permanent, long-term contract should the agreed conditions be met, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future after he fell out of Hoffenheim’s plans with no realistic route back into the first team.

According to the player’s agent, Atta Aneke, Orban was convinced to join Amedspor by the ambition and vision presented by the club.