Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund has moved decisively to shut down speculation surrounding the future of striker Serhou GuirassyPlayer·Serhou Guirassy, rejecting an offer from Turkish giants FenerbahceTeam·Fenerbahce. Managing director Lars Ricken confirmed the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga club's unwavering stance, emphasizing that the prolific forward is not close to departing Signal Iduna Park.
Ricken directly addressed the swirling reports of an imminent transfer, stating that Dortmund's position remained unchanged despite the public pursuit from Turkey.
"We have had no offer for Serhou. We also have no intention of letting him go. He has impressively proven his value for Borussia Dortmund over the past two seasons,"— Lars Ricken.
Interest from FenerbahceTeam·Fenerbahce had intensified in recent weeks, largely driven by the Turkish club's internal presidential elections. Candidate Aziz Yildirim publicly declared his intention to sign Guirassy if elected, while his rival, Hakan Safi, also hinted at ongoing discussions. Reports from Turkey even suggested a verbal agreement had been reached with the player's representatives, though Dortmund has consistently denied receiving any formal bid.
Serhou GuirassyPlayer·Serhou Guirassy, who joined Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund from Stuttgart in July 2024, has been a cornerstone of the team's attack. In the 2025/26 season, he registered an impressive 22 goals and six assists across 46 appearances in all competitions. Since his arrival, his impact has been profound, netting 38 goals in 56 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga appearances and a remarkable 60 goals in 84 outings across all competitions for Dortmund. His prowess extended to the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League, where he scored 17 goals in 24 games for BVB, a tally surpassed only by Harry KanePlayer·Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé in the competition since he joined the German club.
Despite Dortmund's firm stance, reports indicate that any potential suitor would need to table an offer exceeding €40 million to even initiate negotiations. Crucially, a reported €35 million release clause in Guirassy's contract is said not to be applicable to FenerbahceTeam·Fenerbahce, strengthening Dortmund's negotiating position. While Guirassy, at 30 years old, is reportedly seeking his last major contract, and clubs like Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United and FC BarcelonaTeam·Barcelona are said to be monitoring his situation, he is reportedly inclined to wait until after the 2026 FIFA World CupCompetition·FIFA World Cup to explore further opportunities, though he remains open to a compelling financial proposal from Turkey.
Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund remains committed to retaining Guirassy as a key component of their squad for the upcoming season, signaling their intent to build around their established talents.
Serhou Guirassy scores for Borussia Dortmund against SV Werder Bremen. Photo: Jan Huebner/IMAGO
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