Christ Inao Oulaï signs with Trabzonspor from SC Bastia | OneFootball

The young Ivorian makes a major leap and is set to discover Turkish top flight football.

Christ Inao Oulaï signs with Trabzonspor from SC Bastia

Christ Inao Oulaï continues his rise and takes a bold new step in his career. The 20-year-old Ivorian defender officially signed with Trabzonspor on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He joins the Turkish Süper Lig side from SC Bastia, a club competing in France’s Ligue 2.

Arriving at SC Bastia last summer from FC San-Pédro in Côte d’Ivoire, Christ Inao Oulaï quickly impressed with his physical strength, tactical awareness, and defensive versatility. Despite limited playing time in Ligue 2, he proved his worth and caught the eye of European scouts—especially those at Trabzonspor. The Turkish powerhouse, a regular in European competitions, is renowned for its knack for identifying promising African talents.

A first Süper Lig challenge for Christ Inao Oulaï

By signing with Trabzonspor, Oulaï steps into a more competitive league where the intensity, high-level pressure, and ambitious goals of the Turkish club will provide a real test for his development. He joins a team with big aspirations, aiming for the top spots in the Süper Lig and qualification for European tournaments. The young Ivorian is expected to initially be part of the defensive rotation and will have time to gradually adapt. Christ Inao Oulaï now embarks on a new chapter in his young career, driven by ambition and determination. For Trabzonspor, it’s a signing that looks firmly towards the future.