Contract talks with key player: BVB push the limits for this starting spot | OneFootball

Although Karim Adeyemi's contract runs until 2027, Borussia Dortmund wants to extend it early. The negotiations are proving difficult, but BVB is willing to go to its financial limits.

Borussia Dortmund is currently working hard on an early contract extension with Karim Adeyemi. Although the offensive player is still under contract with BVB until 2027, according to Sport Bild, the officials have already started talks and made an initial offer to the 23-year-old.

Adeyemi is one of the top performers this season with three goals and three assists. The club bosses value him highly and are apparently willing to go to their financial limits with his salary. A potential replacement player would likely be significantly more expensive for the club overall.

FC Barcelona is said to be closely monitoring the situation of the German national player. Nevertheless, Dortmund does not feel pressured. "It is clear: We want to work with Karim in the long term, and we are working on that," explained sports director Lars Ricken recently.

Coach Niko Kovac also plays an important role in the considerations. He is considered a promoter of Adeyemi and has brought him back to top form since taking office. "His development is remarkable. It is just as important now that he remains injury-free. With Niko Kovac, he has exactly the right coach who always demands this," praised Ricken.

BVB fights for Adeyemi and Schlotterbeck

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Adeyemi himself had already clearly committed to BVB in the summer: "I have always said that I love this club. I was a fan of this club as a young player, and so was my family."

The BVB officials know that they need to send an important signal—not only to Karim Adeyemi but also to other key players. After similar talks are already underway with defender Nico Schlotterbeck, the club wants to score with emotional ties and sporting prospects.

However, the negotiations remain complex. Both sides are aware of the winger's market value and the challenge of reconciling sporting prospects with financial interests. In Dortmund, they do not want to be pressured by time. Sports boss Lars Ricken recently emphasized that they "will not rush." In Dortmund, they are determined to bind the national player long-term—if necessary, with patience.

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