Did Jaissle say Guimarães will definitely be sold?

No — he said the decision was made before he arrived, which implies the board has a plan but does not necessarily confirm an imminent sale.

What should the club do next to avoid problems?

The club should either complete a transparent transfer quickly or publicly commit to keeping and supporting Guimarães so the squad can move on without lingering uncertainty.

Jaissle: The Guimarães Verdict Wasn't His to Make — The Board Already Chose

Matthias Jaissle has been blunt: the future of midfielder Guimarães was settled before the coach set foot in the training ground. That admission pulls back the curtain on a club where sporting strategy and transfer calculus are driven from the boardroom, leaving managers to implement decisions rather than author them.

This is not mere semantics. When a coach publicly disowns a player's fate he signals a fracture between tactical control and institutional priorities — a dynamic that reverberates through the dressing room and across the market. If Guimarães has been lined up for departure, training time, morale and the manager’s credibility will all be collateral.

From a transfer perspective, the signs are familiar: agent movement, valuation posturing and the gentle nudging of potential suitors. Clubs watching will sense an opportunity; the selling side can either accelerate the exit to secure value or reverse course and reintegrate the player — each choice carries reputational cost.

The Guru’s call: the board will finalise the sale unless it wants an awkward season. Jaissle should demand clarity now — either full backing to keep and rebuild around Guimarães, or the clean, quick transaction that preserves squad harmony. Expect movement before the next window closes; indecision will be the real loser.