Official: BVB confirm sale of Karim Adeyemi | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi’s chapter at Borussia Dortmund has come to an end. The attacking player is leaving BVB and officially joining FC Barcelona. The clubs have now announced this. 

BVB will receive a transfer fee of more than €20 million, and there could also be significant bonus payments. With his contract set to expire in a year, that is a decent amount for the Black and Yellows, though not an absolute standout fee. Still, it gives Dortmund the opportunity to become active in the market themselves.

In any case, the Black and Yellows now have clarity regarding Adeyemi’s situation. He showed a good level at times in Dortmund, but not permanently and, above all, not consistently.

Adeyemi says goodbye

His pace was always a weapon, but he often played too elaborately, with too many unnecessary flourishes. On a good day, he could rack up several goal contributions; on a bad day, he was frustrating.

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Overall, the 24-year-old made 98 Bundesliga appearances, scoring 23 goals and providing 17 assists. He now faces the next challenge in his career. 

“I would like to thank Borussia Dortmund for four great years. The club, my teammates, and the fans, who made every match special with their support. I wish BVB all the best for the future,” Adeyemi said in the Black and Yellows’ press release.

Managing director Lars Ricken also had his say: “Karim has been an important part of Borussia Dortmund over the past four years. In 2024, we reached the Champions League final with him. And yet this summer, we came to the conclusion that both Karim and we want to take a different direction in the future.”

He continued: “When Karim approached us with the wish to move to FC Barcelona, we agreed to it after weighing up all of Borussia Dortmund’s interests. We wish Karim and his family nothing but the very best for the future.”

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