Oliver Christensen Set to Join Sturm Graz on Loan from Fiorentina

Sturm Graz and Fiorentina have agreed on a loan deal for Danish goalkeeper Oliver Christensen. He will travel soon for his medical and paperwork.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sturm Graz needed a goalkeeper after injuries hit their squad. They made a quick deal with Fiorentina, bringing Christensen in on loan. He is expected to complete his medical and sign the contract in the next 24 hours. Sturm Graz moved quickly after first-choice Daniil Khudyakov suffered a major injury, leaving them in urgent need of a reliable keeper.

WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS

Sturm Graz finished third last season, two points behind Red Bull Salzburg. With Europa Conference League qualifiers coming, they needed to strengthen their squad, especially in goal. Oliver Christensen made 13 appearances for Fiorentina last season, mostly in cups. He previously played over 60 matches for Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga. His experience can help stabilize Sturm Graz’s defense as they prepare for domestic and European challenges. Fiorentina, who finished sixth in Serie A last season and qualified for the Conference League, brings in Edin Dzeko, further highlighting their deep roster and the competition for Christensen in goal.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR STURM GRAZ AND CHRISTENSEN?

After the transfer is done, Christensen will join Sturm Graz for their match against Austria Wien this weekend. Sturm Graz are currently fourth in the league standings, one point above Austria Wien, and two points shy of leaders LASK Linz. Their next match is important for building early-season momentum. With Conference League qualifiers also approaching, Christensen is expected to be integrated quickly and could make his debut soon after arriving. For Fiorentina, the loan gives Christensen a chance for regular minutes, which he couldn’t secure behind Pietro Terracciano and David de Gea last season.