Record Sale at Trabzonspor: Official Signature on Oulaï-Fiorentina Deal Just a Matter of Time

Deal Reached with Fiorentina

Serie A side Fiorentina are reported to be closing in on a record deal to sign Trabzonspor's young star Christian Inao Oulaï. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian club has reached an agreement with Trabzonspor over the transfer.

The contract signed between the two parties reportedly includes a €30 million transfer fee plus a sell-on clause. According to the report, Trabzonspor only considered Fiorentina's offer among those received and did not entertain bids from other clubs.

Oulaï, who has signed a pre-contract agreement, is said to be traveling to Italy, with the transfer expected to be finalized shortly.

His Süper Lig Performance: A Passing Maestro in Midfield

The 20-year-old, 173cm midfielder made 25 appearances for Trabzonspor in the Süper Lig last season, playing 2077 minutes. He scored 2 goals against an xG of 1.13 — a mark suggesting his finishing was slightly above expectation.

Oulaï's most striking numbers come in his passing. With 91.41% pass accuracy (1117/1222), he ranks #6 among 140 Süper Lig midfielders in total pass attempts and #5 in accurate passes — making him one of the league's most reliable ball-players.

He also stands out in creativity, contributing 40 key passes (#15) and 4 assists. In successful dribbles, he ranks #5 with 42 — showing a versatile profile in both passing and dribbling.

His physical/duel numbers are also strong: 146 duels won (#7), 49 tackles (#18), and 25 interceptions (#18) point to a genuine box-to-box character contributing at both ends of the pitch. His only relatively weak area is aerial duels won (8, #76).

His World Cup Performance

Playing 4 matches for Ivory Coast at the World Cup and logging 207 minutes, Oulaï didn't register a goal or assist contribution (xG: 0.28), but maintained the same passing reliability he showed at club level, with 90.55% pass accuracy (115/127).

Ranking #27 among 339 midfielders in successful dribbles shows his dribbling ability also stood out at international level. He also posted a solid ranking in interceptions (#28) — demonstrating he maintained his defensive contribution even with limited minutes.

Overall Profile

The numbers describe Oulaï as a balanced, modern midfielder in terms of both ball use and physical duels. His high pass accuracy and creative output make him more than just a "hard worker" — he's also a genuine contributor to build-up play. That he's producing this level of performance at just 20 years old helps explain why the transfer has reached a record fee.

Conclusion

Christian Oulaï's move to Fiorentina looks set to become one of the highest transfer fees in Trabzonspor's history. The young midfielder's consistent performances at both Süper Lig and World Cup level stand as the clearest justification behind this record price tag.