Lewandowski replacement: Barcelona eye up Dortmund’s Guirassy | OneFootball

Who hasn't worn the number nine in Dortmund? Erling Haaland (25) went on a goal hunt with the symbolic number. Robert Lewandowski (37) put opposing keepers in fear and terror - just like Jan Koller (52) or Karl-Heinz Riedle (60). Currently, Serhou Guirassy (29) is the center forward par excellence. But for how much longer?

Recently, BVB Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl (45) announced, that there was no offer for Guirassy. There was no inquiry from another club in the summer, the manager emphasized. He did not want to comment on a possible exit clause of 70 million euros.

That Europe's football elite is dealing with the Guirassy personnel issue is beyond question given his formidable scoring rate. For Borussia, the Guinean scored 43 times in 54 games. Previously, he had played 58 games for VfB Stuttgart and contributed 44 goals.

With such numbers, he is giving Lewandowski a run for his money, who stood on the pitch for BVB and Bayern Munich in 384 Bundesliga games. The Pole has 312 goals to his name. Even after his move to FC Barcelona, he has not lost his accuracy. Across all competitions, he played 150 times for Blaugrana and scored 103 times.

100 million transfer fee?

But Lewandowski is getting on in years. At 37, the end of his career is not too far in the future. His contract ends in the summer of 2026. Barça has the option to unilaterally extend the contract by another year. No decision has been made yet, but successors are already being discussed.

According to information from the Spanish portal fichajes.net, Guirassy, a current BVB player, could be the one to succeed former Dortmund player Lewandowski in Barcelona. With his presence in the penalty area, his heading game, and not least his pronounced goal instinct, the 29-year-old is ideal for the team of former national coach Hansi Flick (60), it is said. He is considered a perfect addition to the wonderkid offensive around Pedri (22), Gavi (21), and Lamine Yamal (18).

However, due to his contract until 2028, Guirassy is not likely to be cheap. A transfer fee of 100 million euros is being discussed - if Borussia Dortmund wants to sell at all.

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