Gift Orban was very frustrated when recently he was not starting games for Belgian club KAA Gent and it is most likely he will also be coming from the bench at new club Lyon, according to an expert of the top French league.
The striker, 21, will mainly be a cover for Lyon icon and former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette, according to expert Sirik Geffray.
“I think Orban will mainly be the stand-in for captain Alexandre Lacazette,” said the Ligue 1 watcher to Sporza .
“He may initially have to be satisfied with substitute appearances and perhaps a starting place in the cup.”
The 32-year-old Lacazette is also captain and has thus far scored nine goals in 16 games.
In addition, Orban will also have to deal with competition from Guinea Bissau star Mama Baldé, who is on loan from Troyes this season but has not scored yet.
It remains to be seen whether Orban will be able to show enough patience, especially because he will also have to adapt to relegation football.
After 18 rounds of matches, Lyon languish in 16th position and therefore have to now fight their way back to safety.
Gift Orban will shortly complete a transfer to Lyon, who will pay Gent about 13 Million Euros.
The contract is till 2028.
