FC Barcelona signs Karim Adeyemi until 2031 from Borussia Dortmund

FC Barcelona has officially announced the signing of German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €22 million fixed plus up to €7-9 million in variables, with a 20% sell-on clause for Dortmund. The 24-year-old has signed a contract until June 30, 2031.

Transfer details

• The operation was completed after a week of bureaucratic delays, during which Adeyemi had already passed his medical and was training alone in Barcelona Source: ABC.es. Sources differ on the variable amount: some report €7 million Source: La Vanguardia, others €9 million Source: El Nacional.
• Borussia Dortmund confirmed the transfer with a statement thanking Adeyemi for his four seasons in black and yellow Source: El Nacional.

Player profile and role

• Adeyemi is a versatile attacker who can play as a winger on either flank or as a striker. He is expected to be the natural replacement for Roony Bardghji and provide depth behind Lamine Yamal Source: Milenio.
• He recorded 10 goals and 6 assists last season Source: La Vanguardia, though some outlets cite 12 goals and 11 assists Source: Infobae.
• Hansi Flick, who gave Adeyemi his Germany debut in 2021, was instrumental in convincing him to join: "Flick has been a pillar. He told me he wanted me to come, but I needed to give everything" Source: ABC.es.

First impressions

• At his presentation, Adeyemi said: "My expectations are very high. I think I come to the best club in the world, the biggest. It's an honor" Source: El Mundo. He also mentioned his desire to learn Spanish and adapt to the club's Catalan identity Source: El Mundo.
• He praised Lamine Yamal but avoided comparisons to Messi: "Lamine will not be angry if I say no one can be like Messi. Each player must be himself" Source: La Vanguardia.