Official: Barcelona announce the signing of German attacker Karim Adeyemi | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have officially confirmed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, completing their second major addition ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The 24-year-old forward has signed a contract until 2031 and now reunites with Hansi Flick, the coach who handed him his senior international debut for Germany.

Adeyemi arrives with the ability to play on either wing or through the middle, giving Flick another versatile option across the front line.

Adeyemi adds speed and flexibility to Flick’s attack

The German’s biggest weapon is obvious: pace.

Adeyemi is capable of stretching defences, attacking space behind the back line and creating separation in transition, qualities that should give Barcelona a different attacking threat.

His powerful left foot and ability to operate from multiple positions also make him a useful tactical piece for Flick.

That versatility matters in a squad where Lamine Yamal is already the clear reference on the right and competition for attacking roles will be intense.

Adeyemi does not necessarily arrive as an automatic starter, but he gives Barca another player capable of changing the rhythm of a match.

Familiarity with Flick could help his adaptation

The relationship with Flick should also make the transition easier.

The Barcelona coach already knows Adeyemi’s qualities from their time together with the German national team, and the winger now joins him at a very different stage of his career.

Adeyemi has spent the last four seasons at Borussia Dortmund and has accumulated significant Champions League experience, including appearances against Barcelona last season.

For Barca, this is a signing with both immediate and long-term logic.

He is still young enough to improve, already experienced at the highest level and offers a profile the squad did not have in abundance.

After weeks of waiting for the final paperwork, the deal is now official.

Adeyemi can finally start working fully with Flick and begin fighting for his place in a Barcelona attack that is becoming faster, deeper and increasingly competitive.