Italian club Lecce is reportedly interested in acquiring attacking winger Emmanuel Addai from Qarabag, who is also rumored to be a target for Bologna. Additionally, they are considering Nantes’ young talent Herba Guirassy. This information comes from Sky Sport Italia, with transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reporting that both players have captured the attention of Lecce, who recently secured their place in Serie A for another season.
Having confirmed coach Eusebio Di Francesco, Lecce is now focused on building their squad for the new campaign. Addai presents a particularly attractive option for Lecce as his contract with Qarabag expires on June 30, making him available as a free agent. The 24-year-old (turning 25 in August) primarily operates on the left wing but can also play on the right flank in an attacking capacity. Qarabag’s participation in the Champions League this season saw Addai score a goal in 10 appearances for the club. In total, he recorded eight goals and four assists in 49 competitive matches.
Guirassy is another player on Lecce’s radar. The 19-year-old (turning 20 in August) plays a similar attacking role, suggesting Lecce would likely pursue only one of the two players. Unlike Addai, Guirassy is currently under contract, which would make his transfer a more significant financial investment. He emerged from the Nantes youth academy and joined the senior squad in 2024. This past season, he made 21 appearances, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
Addai and Guirassy on Lecce’s Radar
English Translation:
Lecce has set their sights on Qarabag attacking winger Emmanuel Addai, who is also linked with Bologna, and Nantes teenager Herba Guirassy. Transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio reports that both players have caught the attention of the Stadio Via del Mare side, who recently secured their Serie A status for another season. The club has confirmed coach Eusebio Di Francesco and is now building the squad for the new campaign. Addai is a particularly intriguing prospect for Lecce due to his expiring contract with Qarabag on June 30, making him a free agent. He is set to turn 25 in August and primarily plays on the left wing, but can also operate on the right in an attacking role. Qarabag’s Champions League participation this term saw Addai score a goal in 10 appearances, totaling eight goals and four assists in 49 competitive games. Another target for Lecce is Guirassy, who turns 20 in August and plays in a similar position, making it likely only one would be signed. Unlike Addai, Guirassy is under contract, presenting a more costly acquisition. He emerged from the Nantes youth academy and joined the senior squad in 2024, making 21 appearances this season with three goals and one assist.
