Borussia Dortmund begin contract talks with winger Karim Adeyemi | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have opened talks with Karim Adeyemi over a new contract as they look to secure the winger’s long-term future.

The 23-year-old’s current deal runs until 2027, but Dortmund want to extend it by at least two more years.

Initial discussions have been held between sporting director Sebastian Kehl and Adeyemi’s new agent, Jorge Mendes.

The Portuguese representative is one of football’s most influential figures, having previously worked with Cristiano Ronaldo and other high-profile clients.

Adeyemi only recently switched to Mendes’ Gestifute agency after changing representatives several times in the past year.

The Germany international joined Dortmund from RB Salzburg in 2022 for €30 million plus add-ons.

Since then, he has made over 100 appearances, scoring 28 goals and supplying 21 assists in all competitions.

His pace and direct style have made him a key figure in Dortmund’s attack, even if consistency has sometimes been an issue.

This season he has started strongly, with two goals and two assists in five appearances across the Bundesliga and Champions League.

Head coach Niko Kovac has praised Adeyemi’s improved maturity, describing him as more decisive and robust in his play.

Dortmund are keen to reward that progress with a salary rise that could take him towards €7 million a year.

That would put him in line with some of the club’s highest earners, such as goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and striker Serhou Guirassy.

However, the club are conscious of maintaining a balanced wage structure and are unlikely to meet the kind of figures often promised by Mendes.

Adeyemi himself has made clear he feels comfortable at Dortmund, telling Sky Sport recently that he wants to “drive around the Borsigplatz” one day with the Bundesliga trophy.

At the same time, his long-term ambition remains a move to the Premier League, a goal that Dortmund are well aware of.

Foreign clubs including Juventus and Napoli have previously shown interest, though Adeyemi turned down advances to stay in Germany.

For now, Dortmund hope to tie him down to ensure stability before he enters the final two years of his contract.

Talks remain at an early stage but securing Adeyemi’s future would represent another key step in the club’s efforts to build around a young, attacking core.