Adeyemi on his way out? BVB bosses speak plainly | OneFootball

After an inconsistent season, Karim Adeyemi is facing an important decision about his future at Borussia Dortmund. In the current contract negotiations, BVB’s bosses are now making it clear how things could progress for the attacking player.

Karim Adeyemi’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains uncertain. The attacker enters the final year of his contract this summer, which is why the club’s decision-makers are seeking a timely resolution. One thing is clear: Dortmund want to keep the 24-year-old for the long term — but so far, no agreement has been reached on a contract extension.

Adeyemi has already been presented with an offer to extend his deal. However, the winger is reportedly not yet fully satisfied with the current terms. That is why talks between the two sides are continuing. Sporting director Ole Book told Sport Bild: “Each party has its own ideas. It’s quite common in contract talks for the conditions not to fully align at every stage — not just in Karim’s case. But that’s exactly why we’re in discussions.”

Sporting managing director Lars Ricken also made it clear that Dortmund are still hoping for a shared future with Adeyemi. At the same time, the BVB chief stressed that the club wants to avoid losing him on a free transfer in the summer of 2027. “We will continue talks with Karim and his management during the summer break as well,” said Ricken.

BVB under pressure: What’s next for Adeyemi?

If no agreement is reached, however, the Bundesliga club is likely to push for a sale as early as this summer. According to Book, going into the new season with Adeyemi still without a contract extension would “not be the preferred solution.”

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From a sporting perspective, the forward looks back on an inconsistent season. Although he recorded ten goals and six assists in 39 appearances across all competitions, he once again fell short of the high expectations. In addition, teammate Maximilian Beier made a stronger impression in the final stretch of the season and even secured a spot for the 2026 World Cup.

As for Adeyemi, he was not included in the squad by Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Despite his difficult season, Adeyemi remains a sought-after player internationally. Several European clubs are said to be closely monitoring his situation. Dortmund are also aware of the interest from other teams. Ricken therefore pointedly emphasized: “All clubs in Europe are aware of the strengths of our players, including Karim Adeyemi.”

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