Serie A: Hellas Verona shuns permanent transfer for Orban

Serie A club Hellas Verona will not sign Gift Orban on a permanent transfer at the end of the season, Completesports.com reports.

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Orban joined the Buddies on a season-long loan from Bundesliga outfit, Hoffenheim last summer.

A purchase option was included in the contract by both parties.

According to German publication, BILD, Verona, who are doomed for relegation in Serie A will not exercise the buy option.

Orban is Verona’s top scorer this season with seven goals, but the Nigerian has failed to register a goal in nearly three months.

The 23-year-old was involved in a physical altercation with a fan after the club’s 1-0 home loss to AC Milan.