The Tuesday night confirmation of former AFC Leopards midfielder Austin Odhiambo’s move to rivals Gor Mahia FC has elicited massive reaction online with voices of discontent aplenty with support equally high.

However, it is the process leading to the final signing on the dotted line by the highly rated offensive player that speaks volumes on the background details.

It is now emerging that there was not only intense lobbying and canvassing for the 21-year-old’s signature.

Indeed, Odhiambo was scheduled for an unveiling with Bandari FC following a supposed agreement but that was sensationally debunked Tuesday with the news flowing in of the star player signing a two-year contract with 19-time champions K’Ogalo.

It was a classic case of a well-maneuvered last minute coup with reports also emerging that the clincher was the sign-on fee that Gor Mahia declared that was not immediately clear to the media or public.

Many fans were astounded as to how Odhiambo, a key player for Patrick Aussems’ side, could move to not only their sworn rivals but also an equally financially stricken side.

The online backlash was intense for a player who has long been an admirer of K’Ogalo especially since the club began showing keen interest in the midfielder.

It is also emerging that Odhiambo’s agent was a busy man in the past few weeks as lobbying was happening.