Former Tremendous Eagles ahead Emmanuel Amuneke has reacted to stories linking Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy with a possible transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona, Soccernet.ng stories.
The Guinean worldwide has been tipped as a possible successor to Poland star Robert Lewandowski, with hypothesis heating up because the 2025 summer time switch window approaches.
Talking to Africa Foot, Amuneke — who was groomed at Barcelona between 1996 and 2000 — shared his ideas on why a transfer to the Nou Camp may not be in the very best curiosity of both occasion.
“Guirassy is a confirmed goalscorer who can play for all the highest groups in Europe, however can Barcelona signal him? Don’t get me incorrect, Guirassy is a wonderful goalscorer, and he’s been constant during the last two or three seasons. I’d take him if it had been as much as me — I like his qualities. However he’s 29, and Barcelona is constructing for the long-term future.”
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Guirassy, who just lately joined Dortmund from Stuttgart, is at present valued at €40 million. Nevertheless, the German membership are anticipated to demand considerably extra for his providers subsequent summer time.
Amuneke believes Barcelona are not a membership recognized for spending closely on transfers, as an alternative they concentrate on their famed La Masia academy and scouting for gamers nearing the tip of their contracts.
“While you look carefully, Barcelona has shifted its focus to its academy and not spends obscene quantities of cash to recruit ready-made stars. I don’t suppose they may go for him. Along with his contract, Dortmund would seemingly be asking for upwards of €60 million, if no more. It might work, nevertheless it’s unlikely to occur,” he added.
Barcelona are additionally reportedly within the race to signal Victor Osimhen, alongside Manchester United and Chelsea. Nevertheless, the Nigerian’s excessive launch clause might show to be a stumbling block for the Catalan giants subsequent summer time.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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