Borussia Dortmund has made a significant move in bolstering their attacking options by securing the signing of Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy from fellow Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart. The 28-year-old forward has penned a four-year deal with the Dortmund giants, signaling their ambition to compete for major trophies.
Guirassy’s arrival comes hot on the heels of another Stuttgart player, defender Waldemar Anton, joining Dortmund earlier this month. The transfer represents a significant coup for Dortmund, considering Guirassy’s prolific goal-scoring form in the Bundesliga last season. He finished as the league’s second-highest scorer with an impressive 28 goals in 28 appearances, just eight goals behind Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane.
Guirassy himself expressed his excitement about joining Dortmund, emphasizing the club’s global appeal and the ambition to win titles. “Every child interested in football in the world knows this club, knows the black and yellow jerseys, knows the yellow wall. I’m very excited about all this,” Guirassy said in a statement. “I came here to win titles… that’s what drives me.”
Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken highlighted Guirassy’s all-around contribution to the team, going beyond his goalscoring prowess. “As a striker, he will of course be judged by his goals… the role he plays in running at opponents clearly shows that he defines himself as a real team player,” Ricken remarked.
Dortmund, who reached the Champions League final last season, will be eager to build on their recent success. Their Bundesliga campaign kicks off on August 24th with a clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Guirassy will be aiming to make an immediate impact.
