Extend or leave? BVB set price tag for Adeyemi | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi is increasingly in the focus of Borussia Dortmund's management. BVB has now set a clear price expectation for a possible transfer of the offensive player.

Borussia Dortmund has apparently prepared a clear decision regarding Karim Adeyemi. Despite a conciliatory 2-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach before the winter break, the offensive player continues to be a topic of discussion. Repeated indiscipline – most recently an emotional outburst during his substitution – have had internal consequences. In addition to a fine, there was reportedly a clear internal warning.

According to Bild, BVB has now defined a fixed price expectation for a potential sale. Accordingly, Adeyemi could leave the club for a transfer fee of at least 60 million euros. This amount is considered a clear pain threshold, with which Dortmund wants to maintain his market value. However, according to Bild, there are currently no concrete offers, even though clubs like FC Barcelona and Manchester United continue to monitor the 23-year-old.

The initial situation was significantly more positive some time ago. Adeyemi is considered a sporting beneficiary of the coaching change to Niko Kovac, who has been in office since February and continues to rely on the winger's potential. At the same time, the club had held talks about an early contract extension.

Adeyemi on the verge of leaving BVB?

The contract, which runs until 2027, was originally supposed to be extended until 2030 or even 2031. However, demands for a significant salary increase – Adeyemi is reportedly earning around six million euros net – as well as an exit clause led to a standstill in negotiations.

The club is now rather preparing for a possible departure. Shortly after Christmas, a crisis summit of the club's management is expected, where, in addition to the penalty measure, Adeyemi's fundamental future will be discussed. A winter transfer seems unlikely, also because the national player is counting on playing time with a view to his World Cup chances.

Karim Adeyemi transferred from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022 for around 30 million euros. In the Bundesliga, he has so far played 85 games, scored 20 goals, and provided 14 assists. The second half of the season is likely to be decisive for him – both sportingly and personally.

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