Italian side Fiorentina have reached an agreement to sign Ivorian midfielder Christ Inao Oulai from Turkish side Trabzonspor this summer.
La Viola are keen on strengthening their squad ahead of next season as they look to perform better in the upcoming season after a disappointing 2025-26 season where they battled relegation for majority of the season.
With plans to bolster their squad ahead of next season, Oulai has emerged as a brilliant addition to their midfield, strengthening their options for the 2026-27 season.
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Oulai began his career in France with Bastia, initially joining the second team before playing for the first team. The young midfielder made his debut for the French club in 2024 and became a key player for the club since.
He then went on to join Trabzonspor in the summer of 2025, where he became an integral part of the side and helped them win the Turkish Cup at the end of last season, when they defeated Konyaspor 2-1 in the final.
The 20-year-old also played a key role for Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he featured in every game as the Elephants bowed out of the tournament at the Round of 32 stage to Norway.
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Full transfer breakdown
Fiorentina have agreed a deal worth up to €30 million to sign the 20-year-old midfielder from Trabzonspor this summer.
The deal is structured as a €27 million fixed fee, with an additional €3 million in add-ons while Trabzonspor will retain a certain percentage of any future sales on the midfielder.
The Italian club’s total investments in the Ivorian star could exceed €40 million plus earnings, making him one of the most valuable additions in the history of the club.
From Trabzonspor to Florence
Oulai emerged as one of the best young midfielders in the world during his time at Trabzonspor, and his stocks grew higher with his performance at the World Cup.
The 20-year-old has now made the leap to Serie A, where he will now be hoping to continue his remarkable improvement and potentially move to a bigger club in the future.
