Adeyemi poker heats up: BVB want to avert ‘nightmare scenario’ | OneFootball

After months of talks, Karim Adeyemi’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains unresolved. BVB are now hoping for a quick decision to prevent a possible “nightmare scenario.”

Karim Adeyemi’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains unresolved. As WAZ reports, there is currently no clear trend in the contract talks that have been ongoing for months. According to the report, neither BVB nor the player’s side has sent any clear signals so far, which means several scenarios are still possible.

One thing is certain, however: Dortmund do not want to enter the attacker’s final contract year with him. Adeyemi’s contract still runs until summer 2027. If no agreement on an extension is reached, a sale as early as this summer could become a serious option.

According to information from WAZ, there is currently something of a standstill in the talks, but it would be premature to speak of a complete deadlock. Rather, both sides are interested in finding a timely solution. Negotiations are set to resume after the vacation period. In the process, the decision-makers around Lars Ricken and Ole Book must determine what role Adeyemi should play at BVB in the future.

Adeyemi’s future at BVB still unresolved

Under coach Niko Kovac, the 24-year-old has so far played only a comparatively small share of the available minutes in 2026. At the same time, with a market value of 40 million euros, the Germany international remains one of the most valuable players in the squad and could represent an important source of income in the event of a sale.

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Adeyemi himself recently made it clear what matters most to him in the talks. “What’s especially important to me is getting a clear signal from the club. If they openly tell me what the plans are, then I will always accept that,” the forward explained.

However, Dortmund’s officials are most concerned about a different scenario. If neither a contract extension nor a transfer materializes, Adeyemi could soon be free to negotiate with other clubs over a move on a free transfer in summer 2027. According to WAZ, this would be the “nightmare scenario” from BVB’s point of view.

In that case, the club would not only lose a valuable player, but also miss out on a possible transfer fee. The decision is still open. What is clear, however, is that Borussia Dortmund are pushing for a timely solution in the Adeyemi case in order to gain planning certainty and avoid the feared “nightmare scenario.”

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