Nigerian striker Gift Orban needs just three more goals to trigger the mandatory purchase clause in his loan agreement with Turkish Super Lig side Amedspor, club president Nahit Eren has revealed.
Orban joined Amedspor on loan from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim and has made a remarkable start to the season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in six league appearances.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Eren disclosed that Amedspor paid €500,000 for the striker’s loan, with the permanent transfer becoming compulsory once Orban reaches 10 league goals.
“We loaned Gift Orban for €500,000, not €1m. If he scores 10 goals, the mandatory purchase option will be activated,” Eren said, according to GZT.
The Amedspor president also clarified the financial details of the permanent deal, revealing that the transfer fee is €3 million rather than the previously reported €5 million.
“This figure is €3m, not €5m. We will pay this amount in instalments over the years,” Eren added.
Orban strengthened his case for a permanent move in Amedspor’s latest league outing, scoring and providing an assist in the club’s 3-2 victory over Beşiktaş.
The performance took his league tally to seven goals and moved him ahead of fellow Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who has scored six goals for Galatasaray this season.
The Nigerian’s prolific start has also played a major role in Amedspor’s impressive campaign following their promotion to the Turkish top flight. The club currently sits at the top of the Super Lig standings on goal difference.
With only three goals separating Orban from the 10-goal mark required to activate the purchase clause, the forward will be aiming to maintain his impressive scoring run and secure a permanent move to Amedspor.
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