BVB exit? Fresh details emerge in the Adeyemi transfer saga | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund wants to extend Karim Adeyemi's contract – but the negotiations are dragging on. Several factors could cause the talks to fail.

The future of Karim Adeyemi at Borussia Dortmund is increasingly becoming a constant topic – and the situation seems more complicated than ever. Several reports paint a picture of contract negotiations that have stalled, while new factors are simultaneously causing additional uncertainty.

The trigger was initially a report from Switzerland, claiming that Adeyemi had already decided to leave Dortmund in the summer of 2026 to sign a lucrative contract elsewhere after the World Cup. Although this portrayal was quickly downplayed – Sky Germany emphasized that there is no final decision yet – it underscores how tense the situation is. Whether it's an extension, staying without a new contract, or even a sale: All scenarios are on the table.

What is clear: Extending the contract beyond 2027 will be expensive for BVB. Adeyemi currently earns around 5.7 million euros per year (475,000 euros per month). According to consistent information, Dortmund is offering him an increase to 7.2 million euros annually (600,000 euros monthly). However, for Adeyemi's new agent Jorge Mendes, this is not enough – he demands a significantly more attractive overall package.

Extend or sell? BVB fights for Adeyemi's future

Even more crucial is Mendes’ second condition: According to Sky, a release clause must be integrated into the contract. BVB generally rejects such clauses and is correspondingly reluctant here. Internally, however, it is said that they would be open to discussions for a transfer fee between 75 and 80 million euros.

Meanwhile, Mendes is already in talks with other clubs, including Manchester United, which has been observing the winger for months. External experts like Sacha Tavolieri confirm that Adeyemi is considering a departure.

Complicating matters further, Adeyemi has recently made headlines off the pitch: A conviction for illegal possession of weapons is concerning the club. BVB wants to internally address the incident first and hold talks after the international break. Consequences within the club are not ruled out.

Sportingly, Adeyemi remains an important part of BVB despite fluctuations in form: Since his move from Salzburg in 2022 for 30 million euros, he has scored 29 goals and provided 22 assists in 121 competitive matches. Nevertheless, the question of whether his future still lies in Dortmund is more relevant than ever.

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