Transfer market: Christ Oulai close to Fiorentina

The Christ Oulai saga continues to gather momentum. While Fiorentina is on the verge of sealing the deal for the young Ivorian international, another contender has entered the fray. According to several Turkish sources, a Süper Lig club has opened talks with Trabzonspor and has tabled a serious offer in an attempt to lure the player away from the Viola.

Christ Oulai isn’t only attracting interest from abroad. A team from the Turkish league, whose name has not been disclosed, has also knocked on Trabzonspor’s door.

The Turkish press claims that this club has put forward a significant proposal to secure the player’s services, clear proof that the young Ivorian’s stock continues to rise following his recent performances.

Fiorentina in pole position

Despite this competition, Fiorentina remains the clear favorite. According to TuttoMercatoWeb (TMW), negotiations between the Italian club and Trabzonspor are progressing at a brisk pace.

Both parties are said to have reached a common ground for a transfer estimated at €30 million, with additional bonuses and a percentage of any future resale. A final agreement could be reached as early as next week.

The player pushing to join Florence

Still according to TMW, Christ Oulai has returned to Istanbul after his campaign with Côte d'Ivoire at the U20 World Cup. A meeting with his agents and Trabzonspor officials is expected in the coming days to finalize the remaining details of the deal.

The Italian outlet also highlights that the player and his camp favor a move to Fiorentina. Club executives from Florence could even travel to Turkey in the coming days to put the finishing touches on the transfer.

Despite Trabzonspor’s denials regarding the state of negotiations, the signals remain overwhelmingly positive for Fiorentina. Unless there is a major twist, the coming days could prove decisive for the future of Christ Oulai, who has become one of the most sought-after young talents in the transfer market.

Nouya M'toama

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