Reports Flag Guirassy’s 2026 Clause Drop and Saudi Exclusion as Dortmund Expect Him for Bayern

Overview

• Sky Germany reports the prior €65–70 million selective release clause expired this summer and a similar but cheaper clause will be valid next summer as part of a year-by-year reduction.
• The reported mechanism does not apply to Saudi clubs, meaning any Saudi bidder would need to negotiate directly with Borussia Dortmund.
• Football España relays a Defensa Central claim that Barcelona or Real Madrid could sign Serhou Guirassy for about €65 million with a reported €100 million price for others, a claim that remains unconfirmed.
• The Guinean Football Federation said Guirassy left the national team camp because he was physically diminished after traveling for World Cup qualifiers.
• Sky Sport’s Patrick Berger reports Dortmund and Guinea coordinated his early departure and his availability for Der Klassiker is not in jeopardy, with Niko Kovac underscoring the striker’s importance.