Release clause for Guirassy: BVB striker available for less in summer 2026 | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund faces a new transfer saga over Serhou Guirassy next summer. According to Sky, the striker once again has a release clause—and this time, it is significantly lower than last year.

As early as the summer of 2025, the striker could have left BVB thanks to a special provision. Back then, the fixed transfer fee was set at 60 to 75 million euros, but no club triggered the clause. Instead, the Guinea international remained in Dortmund and extended his contract long-term until 2028.

As Sky now reports, it was agreed in the contract that the sum would decrease annually. So, in the summer of 2026, the price for interested clubs will be noticeably lower—exact figures are not known, but it is expected to be in the mid double-digit million range.

The group of clubs allowed to sign Guirassy thanks to the clause is, according to the report, once again strictly limited. Only selected top clubs from England and Spain can activate the option.

Interest from England and Spain – Saudi clubs excluded

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FC Barcelona in particular is said to have set its sights on Guirassy. The Catalans are already intensively searching for a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski, whose contract ends in 2026. Clubs from the Premier League are also said to have the Dortmund striker on their shortlist.

However, the clause does not apply to clubs from Saudi Arabia—they would have to negotiate freely with Borussia Dortmund. This is a protective clause designed to prevent Guirassy from moving to the desert.

The striker joined BVB from VfB Stuttgart in the summer of 2024 for 18 million euros. In his first season, he scored 34 goals in 44 competitive matches and became an absolute guarantee of success in Dortmund.

Despite dip in form: Guirassy remains a sought-after striker

Currently, things are not going quite as smoothly for the 29-year-old. Since the 4-4 draw in the Champions League at Juventus Turin, Guirassy has been in a bit of a slump, recently going several games without scoring. Nevertheless, he still has six goals and three assists in eight competitive matches so far—solid numbers that underline his quality.

Despite minor fluctuations, Guirassy remains one of the most sought-after center-forwards in Europe. And with his new, lower clause, interest is likely to increase significantly again in the summer of 2026.

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