Oulai completes β¬29m move to Fiorentina from Trabzonspor
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Oulai has finalized his transfer to Fiorentina, flying out for a medical. The deal is worth β¬29m plus add-ons from Trabzonspor.
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Attributed to original sourceChrist Inao Oulai is flying to Italy tonight and will have his Fiorentina medical on Saturday, after Trabzonspor accepted β¬25m plus β¬4m add-ons and a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee.
Multiple sources including Sportitalia, Sky Sport Italia and more confirm that he is travelling this evening.
The contracts were already signed in Istanbul, after they had been looked over by a lawyer separate from the two clubs.
Oulai flies out for Fiorentina TORONTO, ONTARIO β JUNE 19: Christ Inao Oulai of Cote DβIvoire speaks to the media during the training and press conference of Cote DβIvoire one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote DβIvoire at Toronto Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italiaβs Gianluca Di Marzio , the precise details of the fee are β¬25m plus β¬4m in add-ons, and an additional 10 per cent of the future sale fee.
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There have been reports of some tension between Oulai and Trabzonspor, suggestions they informed the player that no other offer would be taken into consideration.
The 20-year-old had been purchased from Bastia last year for β¬5.5m plus a 20 per cent cut of the profit.
Oulai turned 20 in April, but already has 13 senior caps for the Ivory Coast and was in the squad at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
He made 31 appearances for Trabzonspor, scoring two goals with four assists.
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What happened
Fiorentina have secured the signing of Oulai from Trabzonspor for a reported fee of β¬29m plus bonuses. The player has flown out to undergo his medical, signaling the deal is effectively complete. This represents a significant investment by Fiorentina, likely aimed at strengthening their squad for the upcoming campaign.
Chance analysis
This is a confirmed incoming transfer for Fiorentina, suggesting they are investing heavily in reinforcements from the Turkish SΓΌper Lig. The β¬29m+ fee indicates a player of significant expected contribution. For prediction systems, Fiorentina's squad strength should be updated to reflect this addition once the player's position and role are confirmed.
Fiorentina gain a β¬29m+ reinforcement from Trabzonspor, strengthening their squad depth; Trabzonspor lose a key player and receive a significant transfer fee.
Monitor Fiorentina's upcoming matches for Oulai's integration and impact on their attacking/defensive output.