Serhou Guirassy is expected to leave next January for a low price! | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund's star striker is close to leaving.

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As Barcelona contemplates a future beyond Robert Lewandowski, one name is generating significant buzz: Serhou Guirassy. The Guinean striker is in the form of his life, boasting a remarkable return of 6 goals and 3 assists in just 8 appearances this season.

This explosive form has reportedly captivated Barça's manager, Hansi Flick, who sees Guirassy as the ideal spearhead for his attacking philosophy. In a major plot twist, reports from Mundo Deportivo reveal that the player has successfully negotiated a drastic reduction in his release clause with Borussia Dortmund. Previously speculated to be over €100 million, the fee has now been set at a far more accessible €65 million, a development that has put top clubs—Barcelona foremost among them—on high alert. This new clause becomes active in January.

While the 29-year-old forward carries a market value of €45 million and is tied to Dortmund until 2028 with an annual salary nearing €9.5 million, that newly reduced exit fee makes a potential transfer a tantalizing and suddenly more plausible prospect.