Key Takeaways:
- Serhou Guirassy’s release clause at Borussia Dortmund is set to decrease significantly next summer
- Barcelona are keeping close tabs on the 29-year-old striker, who has bagged 44 goals since joining from Stuttgart in 2024
- Guirassy has not scored in his last three Bundesliga fixtures but retains the full support of manager Niko Kovac
Release Clause Set to Plummet
Borussia Dortmund are bracing themselves for the potential departure of Serhou Guirassy next summer, as his contract’s release clause is poised to drop to a markedly lower sum. The current agreement, which ties Guirassy to Dortmund until 2028, features a release clause that reduces on an annual basis. Last summer, a clause set at approximately €75 million (£65m/$87m) was not activated, but a freshly reduced amount will come into play in 2026. The clause reportedly excludes clubs from Saudi Arabia, who would instead be required to negotiate directly with the Bundesliga side.
⚫️🟡 Serhou Guirassy has another release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract that is valid for a select few top clubs. (Sky Germany)
💰 The previous clause in the summer was worth €65-70m.
🇸🇦 Clubs from Saudi Arabia are not included and would have to negotiate. pic.twitter.com/BcO3QrarMG— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) October 10, 2025
Barcelona Circle as Guirassy’s Star Continues to Rise
The 29-year-old Guinean international’s contract situation has alerted several leading European clubs. Barcelona are understood to be among the interested parties, viewing Guirassy as a potential long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Since completing his €18 million switch from Stuttgart in 2024, Guirassy has netted 44 goals in all competitions among clubs in Europe’s top five leagues. Only Harry Kane (59), Kylian Mbappe (58), Erling Haaland, and Robert Lewandowski (both 46) have scored more over the same period.
| Player | Goals (Top Five European Leagues, All Competitions, since 2024) |
|---|---|
| Harry Kane | 59 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 58 |
| Erling Haaland | 46 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 46 |
| Serhou Guirassy | 44 |
Kovac Expresses Confidence in Forward During Goal Drought
Despite his prolific scoring exploits since arriving at Dortmund, Guirassy is currently experiencing a brief lean spell, having failed to find the net in his last three Bundesliga appearances. Manager Niko Kovac, however, has voiced unwavering faith in his striker, stating to Sky: “For me, Serhou is very, very important. He remains our insurance policy because he is a key part of this team.” Kovac pointed out that Guirassy is subject to tighter marking by opponents, thus creating opportunities for teammates. The manager concluded, “They are clearly trying to take our top striker out of the game. That’s why it’s not so easy for him. But I know that in the coming weeks, he will again give us what we need: his goals.”
Future Uncertain as Dortmund Face Key Fixtures
Guirassy will aim to break his Bundesliga scoring drought when domestic football resumes after the international break. Sitting second in the Bundesliga standings, Dortmund are preparing for a high-stakes away fixture at leaders Bayern Munich on October 18. While Niko Kovac remains optimistic that Guirassy will soon return to the scoresheet, uncertainty surrounding the striker’s decreasing release clause leaves Dortmund facing an uphill battle to retain his services beyond next summer.
