Reports: Guirassy move to Dortmund from Stuttgart almost complete

The announcement of Serhou Guirassy's move from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund is imminent, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Sky reported that the 28-year-old and Dortmund have reached an agreement on his contract. The Stuttgarter Zeitung and Stuttgarter Nachrichten also reported that Guirassy's release clause had been triggered in his Stuttgart contract, which media reports say is worth €18 million ($19.2 million).

However, confirmation from the clubs is still pending. A medical is expected to take place this week for the Guinea striker, who was the Bundesliga's second top scorer with 28 goals last term as Stuttgart finished a surprise second.

Champions League runners-up Dortmund, who will be coached by new boss Nuri Sahin this season, already announced the signing of Stuttgart and Germany defender Waldemar Anton on Monday to replace Mats Hummels.

Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth confirmed the departures of the two key players last week but had not disclosed their new employers.

Guirassy's arrival at Dortmund will almost certainly lead to the exit of Sebastien Haller, with the future of Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug also unclear. Reports had said Stuttgart were interested in a swap deal.

Dortmund said later on Tuesday that 18-year-old Cole Campbell has signed his first professional contract until 2028.

United States under-19 international Campbell, who also has Iceland citizenship, joined Dortmund's academy in 2022.