Guirassy joins Dortmund in major boost to team's attack

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 […] 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 during the most recent campaign as well. This came after the club only managed to score 68 German top-flight goals in the campaign. Guirassy, however, should give BVB a serious goal threat moving forward. After netting a respectable 11 Bundesliga goals in just 22 appearances while on loan at Stuttgart, the forward took the league by storm last year. The Guinea international netted 28 total league goals for his now-former team in the 2023/24 season. This impressive figure was only bested in the Bundesliga by Bayern Munich star Harry Kane. Dortmund is experiencing significant changes at the club Despite their recent deep Champions League run, there is a bit of a changing of the guard at Dortmund. Historical mainstays in the squad such as Marco Reus and Mats Hummels have both departed the club this summer. Former loanees Jadon Sancho and Ian Maatsen are also not returning to Germany either. Along with the players, head coach Edin Terzić recently left the team as well. The German manager has been replaced by former Dortmund midfielder Nuri Şahin. Guirassy will be joined at his new club by former Stuttgart teammate Waldemar Anton. The center-back recently completed a $24.5 million move to Dortmund to help solidify their defense. With the duo in the team, Stuttgart shocked many German soccer fans by finishing second in the league table. BVB execs are hoping that both Guirassy and Waldemar can have a similar impact on their squad. PHOTOS: IMAGO