Barcelona withdraws interest in Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy after wage concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Barcelona made an enquiry for Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy but opted against pursuing him due to his reported €10 million annual salary. The Catalan club is looking for a new striker following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. Their top target, Julian Alvarez, is unlikely to be sold by Atletico Madrid. Barcelona is now considering Lautaro Martinez and Nicolò Tresoldi as potential options to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes.
- •Barcelona enquired about Serhou Guirassy but rejected the high wages.
- •Guirassy is part of Barcelona's search for a new striker this summer.
- •Julian Alvarez remains a top target, but Atletico is unwilling to sell.
- •Barcelona may explore options like Lautaro Martinez and Nicolò Tresoldi.
- •The transfer window closes in just over a week.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Barcelona decided against Serhou Guirassy after making enquiry for Dortmund forward
"The club were interested but baulked at his wages.
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