KAA Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck says rumours linking Gift Orban with a move away from the club has affected the forwardโs performance.
The Nigeria international was linked with a move to a number of clubs in Europe this summer following his impressive displays for the Buffalos since his arrival from Norwegian club, Staebek in January.
The 21-year-old has scored 26 goals across all competitions for Gent since his arrival at the club.
Vanhaezebrouck claimed the transfer speculations has affected Orban.
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โI didnโt notice any disappointment from him after missing out on a transfer,โ he said ahead of his sideโs Belgian Pro League clash against OH Leuven.
โHe does realise that he will have to fight for his place, and that is good.
โOf course you felt that those transfer issues played a role (in affecting his performance).
โGift is young, still needs to grow up. He also needs to get back to his best.โ
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