Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy has finally completed his transfer to Borussia Dortmund.
The Guinea international, who scored 28 goals in the Bundesliga last season, had a €17.5million (£14.7m; $19.1m) release clause in his contract. Dortmund have activated that and signed Guirassy to a contract that will run until June 2028.
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The move had, though, previously been in doubt. During an initial medical at the beginning of July, concerns were raised about a knee injury that Guirassy suffered on international duty back in June. A further examination has provided reassurance, however, and Dortmund are satisfied that the 28-year-old will not need surgery and will only need a few weeks’ recovery. The club expect Guirassy to be fit enough to play a part in their pre-season.
“When Borussia Dortmund asks, it’s something special,” Guirassy said upon the deal’s completion.
“Every child in the world who is interested in football knows this club, knows the black and yellow shirt, knows the Yellow Wall. I’m very excited about all of this, about my new team-mates. 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.”
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Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl added: “We aim to deliver top performances in the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup and to achieve our ambitious goals”.
“To do this, we need first-class options in all positions. Serhou is an extremely dangerous and complete striker who will strengthen us and our squad with his qualities. We are very pleased that, following the latest examinations, he will soon be pulling on the BVB jersey and scoring goals for us.”
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