Barcelona Sign German Forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona have completed the acquisition of 24-year-old forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. The agreement includes an initial payment of €22 million, with €7 million in performance-related add-ons and a sell-on clause that entitles Dortmund to a percentage of any future profit Barcelona may realize on the player. Adeyemi signed a contract that runs until 2031, making him the club’s second major attacking signing of the summer after the €70 million arrival of England winger Anthony Gordon.

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Adeyemi joined Dortmund in 2022 after leaving Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg. In four seasons with the German club he recorded 36 goals in 146 appearances across all competitions, demonstrating the versatility to operate across the front three. He earned his senior Germany debut under former national-team coach Hansi Flick, who now manages Barcelona and was instrumental in securing the transfer.

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The €22 million fee, supplemented by €7 million in add-ons, reflects Barcelona’s strategy of blending proven talent with potential resale value. The sell-on clause aligns with the club’s broader financial rebuilding plan, while the long-term contract through 2031 signals a commitment to integrating Adeyemi into the squad’s future. Despite the new arrivals, Barcelona’s sporting director has indicated that the club remains in the market for a traditional No. 9 striker.

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Barcelona issued a club statement confirming that “FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of forward Karim Adeyemi, who has signed a contract with the Catalans until 2031.” The announcement highlighted the player’s fit with the team’s attacking philosophy and noted the reunion with coach Hansi Flick, who first gave Adeyemi his senior international debut.

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