Suitors dwindle – what next for Karim Adeyemi? | OneFootball

That Niko Kovac explicitly cited the changes at halftime as a crucial factor for the turnaround after a 0-2 deficit in Borussia Dortmund's 3-2 victory against Hamburger SV on Saturday can certainly be interpreted in hindsight as more or less open criticism of Luca Reggiani and especially Karim Adeyemi, who had to stay in the locker room at halftime.

While the young Reggiani, who is at the very beginning of his career, is given some leniency, Adeyemi once again delivered a performance that did not remotely match the undisputed great potential of the attacker. The 24-year-old, who is currently not considered by national coach Julian Nagelsmann and is worried about his participation in the 2026 World Cup, also committed a frustration foul against Albert Sambi Lokonga shortly before the break, which earned him a yellow card and likely cemented Kovac's decision to substitute him.

The current development is anything but optimal for Adeyemi in many ways. For the eleven-time national player, it's not only about World Cup participation but also about the next contract.

Adeyemi Needs to Make His Case

BVB would like to extend Adeyemi's current contract, which runs until 2027, for a longer term, but preferably without an exit clause demanded by the player and his agent. If necessary, Borussia would probably accept such an option to avoid a potential free transfer loss in a little over a year.

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Adeyemi, meanwhile, needs to improve his performance to even have other attractive options besides BVB. According to a report by BILD, more and more interested parties are distancing themselves from signing Adeyemi, who has recently provided too few arguments for a move to an international top club.

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