Rethink at Dortmund? Why Adeyemi’s contract extension is in doubt | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is making no progress in contract extension talks with Karim Adeyemi. By now, BVB is even considering an early sale.

Negotiations over an early contract extension between Borussia Dortmund and Karim Adeyemi are currently at a standstill. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, the attacking player has had a contract draft ready to sign for some time. However, an agreement has yet to be reached.

The main reason for the stalled talks is a key point in the contract: no release clause is included. This is precisely what Adeyemi and his agent are demanding. From Dortmund’s perspective, foregoing such a clause would strengthen their negotiating position in the event of potential transfer inquiries, while the player’s side insists on more flexibility for the future.

At the same time, according to Ruhr Nachrichten, the club’s assessment of the situation has also changed. Among the leadership team of CEO Lars Ricken, sporting director Sebastian Kehl, and coach Niko Kovac, there is increasing debate as to whether a contract extension is still the only option.

BVB sets price tag for Adeyemi

Several factors are decisive here. Although Adeyemi has posted decent scorer stats in the current Bundesliga season, his performances are considered too inconsistent. In addition, the 24-year-old has repeatedly caused unrest and internal sanctions in recent months due to disciplinary issues off the pitch. On the sporting side, Kovac has also sent signals recently by giving Adeyemi only a minor role at times or leaving him out due to injury.

According to Ruhr Nachrichten, there are increasing voices within the club who consider a separation in the summer to be “sportingly bearable and possibly even economically necessary.” As part of the planned squad restructuring, selling the winger could represent an important source of income. BVB is reportedly expecting a transfer fee of up to 60 million euros.

This leaves Adeyemi’s future in Dortmund open. Whether there will be an extension or BVB will seek a transfer largely depends on whether there is any movement in the stalled talks in the coming weeks.

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