Borussia Dortmund fans, take a deep breath. While rumors of a summer exit for striker Serhou Guirassy have been swirling, the club's sporting director, Ole Book, has offered a reassuring update that suggests the forward's future might still be in black and yellow.
"I also have the feeling that he's genuinely keen to stay at Borussia Dortmund and can help us," Book revealed during a recent media briefing. It's a statement that will surely calm nerves among the Signal Iduna Park faithful, who have watched Guirassy develop into a key attacking threat this season.
Book didn't mince words when praising the striker's contributions: "I think we see that week after week, and the statistics are indicative of that. I really enjoy talking to him, and we also have very substantive discussions about football. His goals make him very, very important."
However, in true modern football fashion, the sporting director left the door slightly ajar. "So it's not our plan, not our premise, to say that we want to let him go. Likewise, if exceptional offers come in, we'll consider it," Book added, acknowledging the realities of the transfer market. "This obviously applies to other BVB professionals as well. At the end of the day, everyone knows how this business works: offers for our players can come in at any time."
Book also hinted that Dortmund's summer activity is far from over, even after the recent signing of Joane Gadou. "Therefore, it is very likely that there will be further transfer activity over the course of the summer. We have to manage our resources wisely, even though we generally have the leeway to make transfers. However, we must also be creative and find other models."
When pressed on specific targets, the 40-year-old BVB boss remained cautious but optimistic: "I can't give a specific answer about which transfers are planned. Many of our players will play in the World Cup. It's possible someone will have an outstanding performance there. That could lead to offers. It depends heavily on the market. We don't need to sell many players."
For now, it seems Guirassy's Dortmund story is far from over—and that's exactly the kind of news fans and jersey collectors love to hear.