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FootballSehrou Guirassy: In Form Stuttgart Striker Rules Out January Exit As List of Admirers Grow
- Serhou Guirassy will reportedly not be leaving Stuttgart in January
- The striker has attracted admirers in Europe with his outstanding performances in the Bundesliga
- He is currently the leading scorer in Europe's top five leagues with 14 goals
Vfb Stuttgart striker, Serhou Guirassy is the most in-form striker in all of Europe with 14 Bundesliga goals after eight games. His goals have powered Stuttgart to second place in the Bundesliga, a point behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
His form has attracted a long list of admirers who will be looking to find a striker. However, the Guinean international is reportedly not looking for a new home in January and will be looking to stay at Stuttgart.
According to Sky Germany, Guirassy has a release clause of 20 million euros, but he could leave for less than that in January, a bargain for whoever gets to secure his signature.
The report also adds that the 27-year-old wants to stay and finish this season at the club.
Several clubs have been linked with the striker. Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Fulham, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Bundesliga's leading scorer.
He recently said that he is happy playing at Stuttgart.
"I’m benefitting from my team-mates, who keep setting me up well. It’s just a lot of fun to play for this team in front of these fans," he said, via Bundesliga.
Guirassy so far in the Bundesliga
The striker has been scoring for fun this season. He has scored in all but one Bundesliga game this season. He is the top scorer in Europe's top five leagues.
His 14 goals make him the leading scorer in Germany, ahead of some high-profile names like Harry Kane, who follows him closely with nine goals. He has scored two hat-tricks and three braces so far, per Transfermarkt. That run of form earned him the September Bundesliga Player of the Month award.
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FootballUnfortunately, the striker sustained a hamstring injury this past weekend, and some fear it could affect his confidence and momentum.
Guirassy courts attention in Europe
Sports Brief also reported on Guirassy getting rave reviews after his outstanding start to the season in the Bundesliga.
The Guinea international has already scored 14 goals in just seven league games, propelling Stuttgart to the top of the table.
The French-born forward is on top of the Bundesliga goalscoring charts in front of Bayern Munich's Harry Kane.