Unusual exit: fresh controversy surrounds BVB star Adeyemi | OneFootball

After the 3-0 victory against Werder Bremen, Karim Adeyemi is once again making headlines. An unusually early departure from the locker room is raising new questions.

Karim Adeyemi remains in the spotlight at Borussia Dortmund—and once again, it’s less about his performances on the pitch and more about his behavior off it. During the 3-0 home win against Werder Bremen on Tuesday evening, the national player reportedly caused irritation with an unusually early exit from the locker room, according to a report by BILD.

On the sporting side, the 23-year-old is currently experiencing an unfamiliar phase. For the second time in a row, Adeyemi had to start on the bench and only came on in the final stages against Bremen. He was substituted in for Fabio Silva in the 84th minute—previously, he had only received around 14 minutes of playing time during the 3-3 draw in Frankfurt. For a player who is considered a true difference-maker when in top form, this role is anything but satisfying.

After the final whistle, attention shifted to events off the pitch. According to BILD information, Adeyemi left the locker room area alone at 10:44 p.m., about 20 minutes after the end of the match, and made his way out of the stadium.

BVB star Adeyemi causes irritation with unusual departure

Many of his teammates were still giving interviews at that time or had only just made their way to the locker room. It wasn’t until about a quarter of an hour later that the next players left the stadium. Internally, Adeyemi’s quick exit was perceived as unusual.

The incident comes at a sensitive time. Adeyemi has been under special scrutiny for months, after several recent disciplinary and emotional incidents. His outburst of anger in December during the 2-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach, in particular, attracted attention. As a result, he had to report to CEO Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl, which was accompanied by a hefty fine.

Coach Niko Kovac and the club management have since been monitoring very closely how the attacking player presents himself—both on the pitch and in daily interactions. His contract, which runs until 2027, does not change the fact that his position within the team is considered weakened internally due to recent incidents. Sources within the club say that Adeyemi is currently under intense observation and cannot afford any further missteps.

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