Bundesliga - Problems at Guirassy's medical check in Dortmund
The planned transfer of Serhou Guirassy (28) within the Bundesliga from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund is being delayed due to issues with the medical check. "During a medical examination of Serhou Guirassy, an injury was detected which requires further clarification," Borussia Dortmund announced. Initially, the transfer was only supposed to be a formality, according to media reports, both parties had allegedly already agreed on a four-year contract which only needed to be signed.
According to the "Bild" newspaper, Guirassy's old injury from his time with the Guinean national team has not fully healed. The injury occurred during a match for the national team. Therefore, Borussia Dortmund now wants to obtain a second opinion from a specialist. Only after a second medical check can the transfer be completed. According to "Bild", the transfer is not currently in danger.
Several media outlets reported that Guirassy had allegedly triggered the release clause in his Stuttgart contract, worth an alleged 18 million Euros. On Monday, Dortmund had already announced the signing of Stuttgart's former defensive chief Waldemar Anton.
- Despite the delay in Serhou Guirassy's transfer from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund due to medical concerns, the Soccer Bundesliga club from North Rhine-Westphalia remains optimistic about completing the deal.
- Guirassy's injury, discovered during a medical check, is a setback for the planned move from Stuttgart, a team based in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, to Borussia Dortmund.
- Despite the inconvenience, Borussia Dortmund, often referred to as BVB, is seeking a second opinion from a specialist to ensure the French striker's fitness before finalizing the transfer.
- The soccer world in Germany has been closely following the developments between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, as two of the country's top teams engage in discussion about potential transfers.
- Televised soccer matches featuring teams like Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart are a popular spectacle for fans across Germany, bolstering the nation's soccer culture and followers worldwide.
- With the delay in Guirassy's transfer, the Bundesliga – Germany's top soccer league – will have to wait a little longer for the possible introduction of the talented forward to the elite competition between storied clubs like Dortmund and Stuttgart.