Borussia Dortmund set to complete transfer for Bundesliga’s rising star

Borussia Dortmund is reportedly on the verge of securing Fisnik Asllani, the talented forward currently playing for TSG Hoffenheim.

Prominent Kosovar football commentator Arlind Sadiku, who is currently covering the World Cup, has confirmed that the transfer of the striker to BVB is finalized. According to Sadiku, all the intricate details of the deal have already been ironed out.

• Under contract with Hoffenheim until 2029, the Kosovar player possesses a performance-related release clause. Given Borussia Dortmund’s consistent qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage over the past three seasons, this clause has been activated, setting the transfer fee at precisely 30 million euros.

  The 23-year-old forward has truly emerged into the spotlight during the recently concluded season. With an impressive tally of eleven goals and ten assists across 35 official matches, Asllani has unequivocally showcased his capabilities, establishing himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most coveted attacking talents.

• BVB squad implications: what’s next for guirassy and adeyemi?

  Asllani is expected to depart from Kraichgau, marking a significant move. This impending arrival of a new central striker is poised to trigger a strategic reshuffle within BVB’s offensive ranks. The addition of another top-tier forward strongly suggests that imminent departures are likely within the Black and Yellow’s attack, with Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi frequently mentioned as potential candidates.

• guirassy’s future at bvb remains uncertain.

  Karamba Guirassy, the brother and advisor to 30-year-old Serhou Guirassy, recently dismissed widespread rumors of an already finalized transfer to Turkish club Fenerbahçe. When questioned, he explicitly stated: “To be clear: no agreement, of any kind, has been reached. Serhou is currently evaluating his options for the upcoming season. Allegations of a verbal agreement are simply false.”

  Reports suggest that BVB management has recently re-engaged in discussions to persuade him to extend his tenure beyond the current season, presenting him with a long-term vision for his role at Signal Iduna Park. A significant challenge for the Black and Yellows is that the 30-year-old is highly likely to await the conclusion of the World Cup before making a definitive decision about his future.

  A quick review of his statistics clearly illustrates why the Guinean striker is so highly sought after and why BVB is determined to retain him: since 2024, he has participated in 96 official matches, scoring 60 goals and providing 15 assists.

• adeyemi’s future at bvb remains uncertain.

  Next season, Adeyemi will enter the final year of his current contract. Should Borussia Dortmund fail to secure an extension with the forward, who joined in 2022, he will become eligible for a free transfer in the summer of 2027.

  Contract negotiations are reportedly proving difficult, with the player, currently earning approximately 6.5 million euros annually, reportedly demanding upwards of ten million. Furthermore, Adeyemi and his representatives are also pushing for a release clause. Given the noticeable inconsistencies in the 24-year-old’s performance, the BVB leadership appears hesitant to fully accede to all his demands.

  The attacker has not been an undisputed starter under manager Niko Kovac, making 28 Bundesliga appearances with an average of just 42 minutes per match, and scoring only four goals across all competitions in 2026.