FC Barcelona has set its sights on a Borussia Dortmund ace, aiming to secure a dynamic successor for their iconic star.
At 37, Robert Lewandowski’s role has slightly diminished this season, prompting the club to scout for a worthy successor.
With the transfer market for elite strikers growing increasingly competitive, the Catalans are eyeing a Borussia Dortmund star who has taken Europe by storm, as they aim to maintain their attacking prowess.
The player in question is Serhou Guirassy, the 29-year-old forward who topped the UEFA Champions League scoring charts last season with an impressive 13 goals.
Guirassy’s remarkable tally of 38 goals across all competitions has made him a prime target for Barcelona’s manager Hansi Flick.
According to Diario Sport, Flick sees Guirassy as a realistic option to fill Lewandowski’s boots, especially given the striker’s proven goal-scoring ability and physical presence.
With Lewandowski’s contract set to expire on June 30, Barcelona are keen to secure a top-level No.9, and Guirassy’s name has emerged prominently on their shortlist.
The transfer market poses challenges, with few elite strikers available at reasonable prices.
Guirassy, however, could be attainable, thanks to a €60 million release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract, effective next summer.
This clause makes him an attractive option for Barcelona, particularly if financial constraints limit their pursuit of a marquee signing favored by club president Joan Laporta.
While Flick values Guirassy’s clinical finishing and versatility, the club’s sporting department is also considering internal options like Ferran Torres as a potential centre-forward.
However, Guirassy’s profile aligns well with Barcelona’s needs, offering a blend of experience and goal-scoring instinct.
As Barcelona prepares for its La Liga clash against Real Oviedo, the focus remains on the present, but the club’s future planning is clear.
Guirassy represents a strategic option, and with Flick’s endorsement, the Borussia Dortmund star could soon be donning the Blaugrana jersey, ready to carry forward Lewandowski’s legacy.
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