TSG Hoffenheim: Gift Orban joins Hellas Verona FC on loan | OneFootball

A change of scenery for the Nigerian, who leaves the Bundesliga and heads to Serie A.

TSG Hoffenheim: Gift Orban joins Hellas Verona FC on loan

Gift Orban has signed on loan with Hellas Verona FC in Serie A for the 2025-2026 season. The arrival of the player, who is under contract with TSG Hoffenheim, was made official on the evening of Wednesday, August 27. This marks a new challenge for Orban, who will be looking to reignite his momentum in the Italian league.

The 23-year-old Nigerian international is embracing a fresh chapter in his career. After stints in the Pro League, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga, Gift Orban is set to experience Italian Serie A. This season, he'll wear the colors of Hellas Verona, a club eager to strengthen its attacking options after a tough campaign. His loan deal includes an option to buy. The former Olympique Lyonnais player could therefore make his move to the Italian side permanent at the end of the loan.

A challenging season in the Bundesliga for Gift Orban

Orban joined Hoffenheim in January 2025 from Olympique Lyonnais but struggled to establish himself in the Bundesliga. Despite showing flashes of promise, he was hampered by tough competition and a lack of consistency. Now in search of more playing time, the striker hopes to rediscover his top form in Verona.