Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy’s absence from the 2025 African Player of the Year podium has sparked a backlash, especially from his brother and agent, Karamba Guirassy. Below you will see information about is news which has been summarized The Football Insight.
CAF selected Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Victor Osimhen as the final three candidates, leaving out one of Europe’s most in-form forwards. For Karamba, the decision was unacceptable and deeply disrespectful to Guirassy’s achievements. Taking to Instagram, Karamba called the decision a “f*cking disgrace,” expressing disbelief at how his brother’s accomplishments were overlooked.
He argued that Guirassy’s performances over the past year put him among Africa’s elite and deserved recognition. His frustration reflected the feelings of many fans who felt that Guirassy had done more than enough to earn a place among the finalists. Guirassy himself has remained focused, but the snub has sparked widespread debate about how CAF evaluates talent.
A Year of Stunning Numbers
In 2025, Serhou Guirassy finished as the joint top scorer in the Champions League with 13 goals an extraordinary achievement against Europe’s best teams. He also ended the Bundesliga season as the second-highest scorer, showing clinical consistency week after week. His dominance continued in other competitions. Guirassy was the top scorer at the FIFA Club World Cup and the highest-scoring African player across all tournaments in 2025.
Since joining Dortmund in 2024 for €18m, Guirassy has scored 38 goals in 50 matches and added another seven this season. Whether in the Bundesliga or Champions League, he has delivered elite numbers, making his absence from CAF’s top three even more puzzling.
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Essential to Dortmund’s Rise
Guirassy’s goals have been vital to Borussia Dortmund’s progress under Niko Kovac. Last season, his scoring helped the club secure a Champions League place, and Dortmund began the current campaign strongly with 12 goals in their first six league games. Even as the team’s attack slowed recently, Kovac has publicly backed Guirassy and praised his character.
The striker may have scored only once in his last six games, but his overall contribution remains crucial. Dortmund’s defensive strength six clean sheets in ten Bundesliga matches has kept them competitive, sitting just seven points behind Bayern Munich.
With strong performances in both domestic and European competitions, Dortmund continue to rely on Guirassy’s firepower up front. Kovac’s belief in him remains unwavering. He insists Guirassy will rediscover his scoring touch and remains a key player in the club’s ambitions across all competitions.
Transfer Interest Intensifies
Guirassy’s performances have attracted major interest from across Europe. TEAMtalk reports that the striker is considering his options ahead of January, with a modest release clause drawing attention. Each club sees him as a solution to their striking needs, with Liverpool seeking depth, Arsenal chasing a reliable finisher, and Chelsea desperate for a consistent No.9.
Manchester United’s interest is complicated, as they must balance his arrival with Benjamin Sesko’s development. Adding even more intrigue, Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly ready to offer Guirassy a contract worth €20m per year.
Despite the massive financial package, he is believed to prefer staying in Europe’s top leagues. His future may become clearer in January, as interest grows and his release clause invites offers. For now, Guirassy remains focused on Dortmund but the next chapter of his career could arrive sooner than expected. Below you will see information about is news which has been summarized The Football Insight.