Adeyemi apologises after incident with illegal weapons | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi, the forward for Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and star of the German national team, has issued a statement to address the controversy linking him to the possession of prohibited items. Through the text, the footballer confirmed having ordered a "mystery box" online at the beginning of 2024, an act he now regrets as a "negligence" and "huge mistake".

The box, which allegedly contained brass knuckles and a Taser gun, included items "not allowed by weapons law" in Germany. Although the package ended up, unopened, in the hands of the police by chance, the incident triggered an investigation that resulted in a criminal sanction and a fine, reportedly, of 450,000 euros.

Adeyemi expressed his deep regret, stating that the mistake "has cost me dearly". The player is aware of his position as a public figure and role model for young fans, a responsibility that, in his words, he failed to honor in this off-field case.

"I know I am a public figure and have a role model function. In this case, I have not lived up to it", Adeyemi admits in the statement. The sincerity of the message seeks to address the reputation crisis during an already irregular sporting moment for the Dortmund forward.

Finally, the young attacker assured that he has learned the lesson from this serious incident and promised to avoid such "mistakes" in the future, thanking the BVB fans and the public who continue to provide him with their "trust and support" after the online purchase scandal.

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