Adeyemi poker: BVB keen to avoid this ‘nightmare scenario’ | OneFootball

After prolonged negotiations over a new contract, concern is growing at BVB over Karim Adeyemi leaving on a free transfer. Dortmund now appear to be considering fresh concessions to prevent this “nightmare scenario.”

The situation surrounding Karim Adeyemi at Borussia Dortmund is continuing to escalate. As BILD reports, the club is especially worried about a possible “nightmare scenario”: the attacker leaving on a free transfer in the summer of 2027. Those in charge are determined to prevent exactly that at all costs.

Talks over a contract extension have been ongoing for months, but progress has been slow. Adeyemi’s current deal runs until 2027 – if no agreement is reached by then, BVB face a financially painful loss with no transfer fee.

To avoid that, Dortmund are now reportedly considering making a concession, according to BILD. Specifically, the club could be willing to include a release clause in a new contract – a model that was recently also used for Nico Schlotterbeck. That would give Adeyemi a pathway to a future move, while allowing BVB to at least secure a guaranteed transfer fee.

BVB want to prevent Adeyemi from leaving on a free transfer

There could also be movement on salary. According to the report, the winger could earn more, although part of his pay would be performance-based. The reason is the Germany international’s inconsistent performances so far, which make a clear assessment more difficult.

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Things have not gone perfectly for Adeyemi on the pitch lately either. Injuries, suspensions and appearances off the bench have recently shaped his day-to-day reality. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old still appears to remain an important part of the club’s plans. A sale next summer is apparently no longer the preferred option. According to BILD, those in charge doubt they would be able to obtain an appropriate transfer fee.

Instead, extending his contract has now become the top priority. The next few months are likely to be decisive. If no agreement is reached, the scenario of a free transfer in the summer of 2027 could become increasingly realistic – exactly the scenario Dortmund are desperate to avoid.

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