Waiting for the new signing: Adeyemi unveiling in Barcelona delayed | OneFootball

The waiting continues. FC Barcelona still have not officially unveiled Karim Adeyemi as a new signing for the coming season. However, the transfer of the 24-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker is not expected to fall through.

Adeyemi’s departure has caused quite a stir. For a long time, England was considered the most likely destination for the winger. The idea of the prestigious Catalan club making a move seemed rather unlikely. However, former Germany head coach Hansi Flick (61) knows the Munich-born forward extremely well. After all, Adeyemi made his national team debut in 2021 under the guidance of the Bayern sextuple-winning coach. “In attack, he is a player who can make the difference,” Flick said of the speedy winger years ago.

Borussia Dortmund will receive 22 million euros for Adeyemi plus up to seven million euros in bonus payments. In addition, the Black and Yellows have secured a 30 percent sell-on clause.

Training at the hotel

But the public will have to wait a little longer. Although Adeyemi successfully completed his medical in Barcelona last Thursday, the Blaugrana are still holding back. The reason, according to Mundo Deportivo, is organizational.

Barça president Joan Laporta (64) is attending the Club World Cup together with sporting director Deco (48). On Sunday, they will be at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to watch the final between Spain and Argentina. They will not return to Barcelona until next Tuesday (21 July).

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At the moment, everything points to Adeyemi being presented the following day as the club’s second new signing after Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon (25). Since he cannot train at FC Barcelona’s facilities before the official announcement, the 24-year-old must keep fit for now in the gym at his hotel.

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