San Lorenzo de Almagro has finalized the sale of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill to French club Lille for 4 million euros. The Boedo-based club disclosed the financial details of the transfer this week, as reported by the outlet TyC Sports.
The deal involved San Lorenzo transferring 100% of the sporting rights and 50% of the economic rights they held in the player. The 4 million euro fee is equivalent to approximately 4.65 million US dollars. Additionally, the club paid Gill 120,000 US dollars to settle a debt from previous management. As part of the agreement, San Lorenzo will receive a further 300,000 US dollars due to the goalkeeper's participation in the FIFA World Cup.
What did Gill achieve at San Lorenzo?
Orlando Gill joined the Cyclone two and a half years ago. He started training with the reserve team and progressed to become an undisputed starter. The 26-year-old goalkeeper made 68 appearances for the blue-and-red shirt. In those matches, he kept 30 clean sheets and conceded 48 goals.
His performances at San Lorenzo earned him a call-up to the Paraguay national team. Gill played a key role in Paraguay's historic victory over Germany in the World Cup Round of 16. He saved a couple of penalties in that match and finished the tournament as the goalkeeper with the most saves.
What is the team's current context?
Gill's departure comes as San Lorenzo navigates a tough spell in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The team sits 14th in the table with 7 points from 7 games, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. Their goal difference is -3, having scored only 2 goals while conceding 5.
The Cyclone trails league leaders Instituto Cordoba by 9 points. They just lost 1-0 to that same opponent on September 1st. Their recent form shows two consecutive defeats. You can track the full progression on our stats page.
What did Gill say about his new club?
The goalkeeper was officially presented by Lille via their social media channels. He signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the French club until mid-2031. Gill expressed his gratitude following the announcement.
"I am very grateful for this opportunity. A special greeting to all LOSC supporters, whom I will meet soon," said the goalkeeper. He added, "I hope to have your support; it's a great opportunity for me to join such a competitive and high-level club."
What's next for San Lorenzo?
The squad must quickly focus on the next fixture. San Lorenzo will host Talleres Cordoba on September 5th at the Pedro Bidegain Stadium. Talleres currently occupies 15th place in the standings, just below the Cyclone. This match represents a key chance to break the negative streak and earn points at home. The lineup tasked with this challenge can be viewed in our squad section.
The sale of Gill injects fresh resources into the club's coffers at a sporting moment that requires reinforcements. The funds could be used to strengthen a team looking to climb the standings table. The Paraguayan goalkeeper leaves Boedo after an upward trajectory that culminated in his standout World Cup.
