Borussia Dortmund has finally completed the signing of Serhou Guirassy. The now former Stuttgart star had been linked with the fellow German side for weeks now. Nevertheless, concerns regarding an injury were brought up during the first part of the striker’s medical at the BVB. Guirassy reportedly suffered a minor knee setback while on international duty with Guinea in June.
Dortmund‘s concerns were eased when it was determined that the forward would not need surgery. Instead, the 28-year-old star is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024/25 campaign with just a little rest. Reports suggest that BVB believes Guirassy will take part in their preseason preparations. The striker does also not have a reported history of knee problems.
Guirassy now officially joins Dortmund from Stuttgart in a deal worth just over $19 million. The forward previously signed on with the Reds back in 2022 on an initial loan from Stade Rennais. Stuttgart, however, made the move permanent just last summer for around $10 million. Although the club would have liked to get more money from Dortmund in the deal, the aforementioned transfer fee was set due to a release clause in his previous contract.
Guirassy scored 28 league goals last season with Stuttgart
The veteran striker could not contain his excitement about joining the BVB. “When Borussia Dortmund asks, it’s something special,” Guirassy stated after making the move official. “Every child in the world who is interested in football knows this club, knows the black and yellow jerseys, knows the Yellow Wall.”
“I’m very excited about all of this, about my new teammates. And it’s important for me to say: I came here to win titles. That’s my goal, that’s what drives me. The club showed what’s possible at BVB last year by reaching the Champions League final.”
Dortmund ultimately fell in the European title decider to Real Madrid. They also only finished fifth in the Bundesliga table…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-07-18 20:17:56
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