Bundesliga club Hoffenheim have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Gift Orban for a transfer fee of €9 million ($9.2 million), as confirmed by French club Lyon on Thursday.

The 22-year-old forward departs Lyon after a challenging season where he struggled to secure a regular spot in the squad. Orban joined Lyon a year ago from Belgian side Gent but managed only five goals in 21 appearances. He last featured in a league match for Lyon in September.

"We wish Gift well in his new adventure," Lyon stated in their official release.

At Hoffenheim, Orban is expected to inject speed and versatility into the team's attacking options. Andreas Schicker, Hoffenheim’s director, praised the Nigerian forward's attributes:

"In Gift Orban, we have found exactly the fast striker we were looking for. We are convinced that his skills will give our team greater variety in attack."

The move marks a fresh start for Orban, who will now aim to make a significant impact in the Bundesliga.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford could potentially join Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer (MLS), but only if the England international signals his desire to move to the United States.

Reports suggest Rashford may not feature prominently in the plans of Manchester United's new manager, Ruben Amorim, fueling speculation about his future at the club.

According to GiveMeSport, several MLS clubs are closely monitoring Rashford's situation, awaiting his willingness to make the move before initiating formal approaches.

Rashford had a promising start under Amorim, scoring just seconds into the manager's debut match against Ipswich Town and raising expectations of a key role in the team. However, the 27-year-old has not featured in subsequent games.

Although he was included in the squad for Manchester United’s match against Newcastle United on December 30, Rashford remained on the bench throughout the game, adding to uncertainty about his position at the club.

Should he decide to head to the U.S., Rashford’s arrival would mark a significant addition to MLS, especially with the prospect of playing alongside global superstar Lionel Messi.