Adeyemi set to leave? BVB boss unusually clear | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains uncertain. After BVB’s 2-0 win away at Werder Bremen, sporting managing director Lars Ricken spoke openly about the attacker’s contract situation — and made it clear that the club does not want to delay a decision forever.

Adeyemi’s contract still runs until 2027. Even so, Dortmund’s decision-makers want to avoid, if possible, going into the final year of the deal with the Germany international. Asked whether BVB still stood by that principle, Ricken gave a brief reply: “Yes.” The 49-year-old then told RUHR24 that it could “always happen” that players enter the final year of their contracts. However, he added that this is “not advisable for us or for the player,” especially in the case of younger professionals.

This increases the pressure on both sides in the ongoing talks. For months, the club and the player have been negotiating an extension, but so far without a breakthrough. According to Sport Bild, one possible sticking point is not only the salary, but also a release clause.

BVB puts pressure on Adeyemi: Future still unresolved

From a sporting perspective, Adeyemi still holds an important status despite his backup role under coach Niko Kovac. Ricken emphasized: “He is a player with qualities that are not easy to find.”

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The fact that BVB would certainly not let the 24-year-old go lightly is also linked to his market standing. According to transfermarkt.de, with a market value of around €50 million, Adeyemi is currently the most valuable player in Dortmund’s squad. At the same time, Ricken made it clear that major transfers are often only possible through incoming fees: “If you want to shop at the very top end, you have to generate transfer income.”

At least in the season finale in Bremen, Adeyemi once again showed his qualities impressively. After coming on as a substitute, the pacey attacker immediately created danger and set up Yan Couto for the 2-0 in stoppage time. Nevertheless, the key question remains unanswered: Will Adeyemi extend his contract — or will BVB part ways this summer with one of their most valuable players?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.