Galatasaray are weighing up a move for Trabzonspor midfielder Christ Inao Oulaï, with the 19-year-old emerging as one of the more intriguing transfer rumours in the Süper Lig.
Data from Transfermarkt links the Ivorian central midfielder with a switch from Trabzonspor to the Istanbul club, with the likelihood of a deal currently rated at 28%. Oulaï’s market value is listed at €8.00m, a rapid rise over the past year that has fuelled speculation he could be the subject of a significant bid before long, or potentially run down his deal and move on as a free agent given no contract details are publicly recorded.
The rumours come amid growing attention on Oulaï’s progress since his arrival in Türkiye. A right-footed central midfielder, he has become known for his work in the middle of the park, having stepped up from French side SC Bastia to Trabzonspor. While precise match-by-match records are not included in the data, his escalating market value through 2025 – climbing from €300,000 at Bastia to €8.00m at Trabzonspor by December – suggests a series of impactful performances in league fixtures, including recent outings against Süper Lig opposition in which Trabzonspor have relied on his composure and energy.
Born in Yopougon on 6 April 2006, Oulaï progressed from the JMG Academy Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire before moving to Bastia in 2024 and then joining Trabzonspor in August 2025. Standing at 1.73m, he profiles as a mobile, technically oriented midfielder rather than a pure physical presence, attributes that could appeal to a Galatasaray side often built around possession and quick combinations.
Whether a deal materialises, or Oulaï ultimately lets his current agreement run closer to expiry, the next phase of his career – in Trabzon, Istanbul or elsewhere – could be decisive in shaping his reputation as one of Côte d’Ivoire’s most promising young midfielders.
