Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Guinea international, who is under contract with Dortmund until 2028, has been offered to several clubs across Europe, with Barcelona reportedly targeting him next summer. However, president Joan Laporta is reportedly not enthusiastic about the idea of bringing Guirassy in.
Flick’s courtship of Guirassy and Laporta’s disapproval
According to German outlet , Barcelona are discussing a potential move for Guirassy, a transfer that could cost the Spanish club around €100 million (£87m/$115m). The striker, who is under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2029, currently earns a salary of €9m.
However, Barcelona president Laporta is reportedly not particularly keen on the move, as he prefers a higher-profile signing and considers Guirassy to be a relatively small name.
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Guirassy joined Borussia Dortmund from Stuttgart in the summer of 2024. He enjoyed a prolific 2024-25 campaign, scoring 34 goals and providing six assists across all competitions. The striker has carried that form into the current season, already registering nine goals and one assist, further showing Hansi Flick that he could be a reliable successor to Lewandowski as Barcelona’s main source of goals.
Guirassy’s release clause
Guirassy is said to have a €70m (£60m/$82m) release clause in his contract, which is applicable to clubs outside Germany. However, Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl, refused to confirm or deny whether such a clause exists and insists that the club had not received any offers for the striker.
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With Lewandowski now 37, Barcelona are expected to seek a permanent solution at centre-forward next season. For the moment, Hansi Flick has relied on Ferran Torres, who has scored four goals in La Liga, while also looking to Marcus Rashford, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal to share the burden in front of goal.
