Lecce Targets Free Agent Addai and Nantes Talent Guirassy for Squad Build

Following a successful campaign that saw them retain their Serie ACompetition·Serie A status, LecceTeam·Lecce is now focused on strengthening its squad for the new season. The club has reportedly identified two key attacking talents, Emmanuel AddaiPlayer·Emmanuel Addai and Herba GuirassyPlayer·Herba Guirassy, as potential additions to their roster.

According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, with insights from transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio, LecceTeam·Lecce's attention has turned to Qarabag's attacking winger Emmanuel AddaiPlayer·Emmanuel Addai. The 25-year-old, who will celebrate his birthday in August, presents a particularly appealing option as his contract with Qarabag is set to expire on June 30, 2026, making him available as a free agent. Addai primarily operates on the left wing but possesses the versatility to play on the right side of the attack. During the 2025/26 season, he featured in the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League with Qarabag, scoring one goal in 10 appearances in the competition. Across all competitive games, Addai registered eight goals and four assists in 49 matches.

Another player on LecceTeam·Lecce's radar is Herba GuirassyPlayer·Herba Guirassy, a promising talent from NantesTeam·Nantes. Guirassy, who turns 20 in August, plays a similar attacking role to Addai, suggesting that LecceTeam·Lecce may ultimately pursue only one of the two players. Unlike Addai, Guirassy is currently under contract with NantesTeam·Nantes, having progressed through their youth academy to join the senior squad in 2024. In the 2025/26 season, he made 21 appearances, contributing three goals and one assist. His contractual situation means that acquiring Guirassy would likely involve a transfer fee, making him a more costly option than Addai.

It is important to note that Herba GuirassyPlayer·Herba Guirassy is a distinct player from Serhou GuirassyPlayer·Serhou Guirassy, the 30-year-old striker currently with Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund, who has been linked with several top European clubs and reportedly has an exit clause of approximately €35 million for selected teams.

LecceTeam·Lecce concluded the 2025/26 Serie ACompetition·Serie A season in 17th place, successfully avoiding relegation with a total of 38 points. Their season record comprised 10 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. The team averaged 0.7 goals scored per game while conceding 1.32 goals per game. Forward Lameck BandaPlayer·Lameck Banda was the club's top goalscorer in the league, netting 5 goals. With Eusebio Di Francesco confirmed as coach, the club is now strategically building its squad to ensure continued competitiveness in Italy's top flight.