Spanish press reports revealed that FC Barcelona has made important progress in its negotiations with Borussia Dortmund in order to sign the German striker Karim Adeyemi, as part of its efforts to strengthen its ranks during the current summer transfer period.
According to what was reported by the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo", citing sources close to the player, Adeyemi has decided not to renew his contract with Borussia Dortmund, which extends until the summer of 2027, whereby he will move to Barcelona. His top priority, which is what prompted the German club management to study the option of selling him this summer instead of risking him leaving for free at the end of his contract.
The report indicated that Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick, supports the idea of contracting with the player, and believes in his ability to add to the team, especially in light of his offensive flexibility and ability to occupy more than one position in the front line.
The newspaper added that the decline in Adeyemi’s participation with Borussia Dortmund during the last period was not related to technical reasons, but rather came about. As a result of his refusal to renew his contract, the German club preferred to give the opportunity to players who plan to continue with the team, which was also reflected in his absence from the German team’s roster participating in the World Cup.
Adeyemi is one of the players who is distinguished by his multiple positions, as he can play on the right and left wings, in addition to the position of outright striker, which makes him a suitable option for Barcelona, especially with the possibility of Ronnie Bardji’s departure, in addition to the expected changes in the offensive line.
Despite the progress. In Adeyemi's file, contracting with Argentine Julian Alvarez remains the first goal of the Barcelona administration during the transfer market, but including the German striker, along with Anthony Gordon, may give the club various attacking options and relieve pressure if the Alvarez deal falters.
During his career with Borussia Dortmund, Karim Adeyemi played 146 matches in various competitions, during which he scored 36 goals and provided 25 assists. He also participated in 11 international matches for the German national team, during which he scored a goal. One, to continue to attract the interest of major European clubs thanks to his offensive capabilities and continuous development.