Nigerian striker Gift Orban is set to join French Ligue 1 side Toulouse on a season-long loan from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim, with an option to buy, just six months after signing for the German club.
Orban was left out of Hoffenheim’s squad for their 4-0 away win over Hansa Rostock in the DFB-Pokal first round on Saturday, fueling speculation about his imminent departure.
According to Foot Mercato, the 22-year-old, who joined Hoffenheim from Olympique Lyon in the January transfer window, is now expected to return to France.
The Nigerian forward made a bright start in Germany, scoring four goals in his first six league games. However, a combination of minor injuries and poor form saw him struggle for consistency, adding just four more goals in 13 appearances for Hoffenheim.
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Despite having four years left on his contract, Orban appears to be surplus to requirements and is not part of manager Christian Ilzer’s plans for the 2025/26 campaign.
Toulouse, meanwhile, are in the market for a striker, and Orban’s arrival could provide the boost manager Carles Martínez Novell is seeking.
Gift Orban first moved to Ligue 1 in the summer of 2024, joining Lyon from Belgian side Gent. He managed three goals in 16 league appearances for Les Gones before his switch to Germany.
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