Decision nears: BVB’s pursuit of Adeyemi gathers pace again | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is picking up the pace again in the race for Karim Adeyemi. After weeks of a cold spell, the future of the attacking player is now heading towards a crucial decision.

After a period of radio silence, movement has returned to the contract negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and Karim Adeyemi. According to Sport Bild, the previously frozen talks with the attacking player have resumed. There has been “at least a small step forward”—also because contact with star agent Jorge Mendes has been reestablished. New meeting dates have already been set, and talks are expected to intensify in the new year.

The conditions for a quick decision are in place: both sides know each other's demands, and the key points have been on the table for months. Adeyemi’s contract runs until 2027, but BVB wants to create clarity early on. Recently, the 23-year-old caused unrest with several disciplinary offenses, which resulted in a hefty fine and temporarily brought contract talks to a complete halt.

Despite this background, Dortmund is now once again focusing on de-escalation—and on development rather than separation. Club advisor Matthias Sammer publicly backed the national player and called for patience: “Karim is still in his development; he doesn’t always have his emotions fully under control yet.”

BVB Advisor Sammer Backs Adeyemi

At the same time, he made it clear that the club still believes in Adeyemi: “Now, I believe it’s the right path to help and support him so that, together with us, he can find the right way to become an absolute top professional.”

While work is being done internally on an extension, external interest remains high. The portal Caught Offside recently reported on a possible change of heart in Dortmund’s stance. According to the report, BVB is now even open to a winter transfer if a suitable offer comes in.

In sporting terms, Adeyemi remains a player with high potential but inconsistent output. So far this season, he has scored six goals and provided three assists in 22 competitive matches—solid numbers, though they don’t always reflect his impact on the pitch. Whether the newly revived talks will ultimately lead to an extension or a transfer remains open. One thing is clear: the cold spell between club and player seems to be over—and Borussia Dortmund is now pressing the decision button.

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