Saudi Arabia as a way out? – Al-Ahli want Karim Adeyemi | OneFootball

It is well known that Borussia Dortmund do not really want to go into the new season with a Karim Adeyemi whose contract only runs until June 30, 2027. However, it is also no secret that a longer-term extension is not necessarily close, which is why a sale this summer is also within the realm of possibility.

BVB are definitely keen to prevent Adeyemi from leaving on a free transfer in a year’s time, which is viewed as a nightmare scenario because of the financial loss involved — of course only for Borussia, as Adeyemi himself would likely have no trouble collecting a signing bonus in the double-digit millions.

A fundamental decision on whether Adeyemi will continue in Dortmund is not expected to take much longer and should ideally be made before or at the start of pre-season. Further talks are then scheduled. By the end of July at the latest, it should become clear whether the 24-year-old has a future at BVB beyond 2027 or whether, at least from the club’s side, an immediate transfer will be pushed.

Possible successor to Riyad Mahrez

BVB, who would expect a high transfer fee if Adeyemi is sold this summer and could reinvest it in reinforcements, can now apparently hope for a financially strong interested party. As transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri reported for Sky Switzerland, Saudi club Al-Ahli have set their sights on Adeyemi — although apparently still with reservations for now. Al-Ahli would only have a need, however, if Algerian international Riyad Mahrez were to leave the club. As a result, Al-Ahli have not yet taken any concrete steps regarding Adeyemi.

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Whether a move to the Saudi Pro League would even be an option for Adeyemi, however, remains unclear. According to reports, the speedy attacker and his wife Loredana are more drawn to a European metropolis.

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