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Orlando Gill, Paraguay's goalkeeper, to join Lille for 4 million euros
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Orlando Gill, Paraguay's goalkeeper, to join Lille for 4 million euros

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill is set to sign with French club Lille for 4 million euros.
  • Gill, 26, was a standout player for Paraguay in the recent World Cup, particularly in penalty shootouts.
  • He previously played for San Lorenzo in Argentina and has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with Lille.

Paraguayan national team goalkeeper Orlando Gill is on the verge of joining French club Lille, with reports indicating a transfer fee of 4 million euros from his current club, San Lorenzo of Argentina. The 26-year-old is expected to sign a five-season contract with the French side, managed by Davide Ancelotti, son of Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Gill was a key figure for Paraguay during the recent World Cup. He notably impressed during the round of 16 match against Germany, saving two penalties in the shootout. His performance continued in the subsequent match against France, where he was a defensive bulwark until conceding a penalty in the 70th minute, converted by Kylian Mbappé.

Following the intense match against France, Gill publicly stated that Mbappé refused to shake his hand. "I just wanted to greet him to congratulate him, and it seems he got arrogant, he didn't pay attention to me... He didn't look at me, didn't say anything, just laughed," Gill recounted.

I just wanted to greet him to congratulate him, and it seems he got arrogant, he didn't pay attention to me... He didn't look at me, didn't say anything, just laughed

— Orlando GillDescribing his interaction with Kylian Mbappé after their World Cup match.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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