AS Nancy Lorraine has announced the signing of highly rated youngster Victor Orakpo on a season-long loan deal from OGC Nice, as the club strengthens its attacking options for the remainder of the Ligue Two campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The 20-year-old striker joins the former Ligue One side until the end of the season, continuing his development within French football. Confirming the move, Nancy welcomed the forward in an official statement shared on their platforms.
“Victor Orakpo is now a Nancy player! The 20-year-old striker joins AS Nancy Lorraine on loan from OGC Nice until the end of the season. Welcome to Nancy, Victor!” the club wrote.
Highly regarded as one of the most promising young attacking talents emerging from Nice’s system, Orakpo will be eager to secure regular playing time and make a strong impression in Ligue Two. His arrival adds youthful energy and pace to Nancy’s forward line as they push for a successful campaign.
The loan move represents another important step in Orakpo’s career progression, offering him the opportunity to gain valuable first-team experience in a competitive environment while continuing to build his profile in European football, with an eye on future club and international opportunities.