Sturm Graz Launch Loan Bid for Fiorentina Goalkeeper Oliver Christensen

Sturm Graz have submitted a loan proposal to Fiorentina for Danish goalkeeper Oliver Christensen. The two clubs are now negotiating.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sturm Graz want to improve their goalkeeping options and have targeted Oliver Christensen from Fiorentina. They sent a formal loan offer, and both teams are working on the details. Christensen, 26, moved to Fiorentina in 2025 but hasn’t secured a regular starting spot. Sturm Graz need to strengthen their squad and solve their ongoing goalkeeping issues.

STURM GRAZ’S AMBITIONS AND RECENT FORM

Sturm Graz were runners-up in the Austrian Bundesliga last season, just behind Red Bull Salzburg. They are in the second round of UEFA Champions League qualification. A solid goalkeeper is crucial for their success in both the league and Europe. Their next match is against Austria Wien, a close rival. Last season, the league was very tight, with only a few points separating the top teams. This makes their quest for a quality goalkeeper even more important.

THE FUTURE FOR CHRISTENSEN AND FIORENTINA

If Christensen joins Sturm Graz, he could be the main goalkeeper and play vital matches. Fiorentina would depend more on their other goalkeepers. They need to improve on last season’s sixth-place finish in Serie A, which allowed them to qualify for the Conference League as they build under new coach Stefano Pioli. While Fiorentina continue their pre-season training, Sturm Graz want to resolve this transfer quickly to prepare for their upcoming games.