Barcelona Sign Karim Adeyemi From Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi. Credit: Sport News.

Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million), including potential add-ons.

“Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031,” said Barcelona in a statement.

The versatile 24-year-old is Barca’s second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.

Advertisement

Read More

Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca’s attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.


Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short in attack.

Read More

The Spanish champions have also made a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who is their primary target this summer.

Barca coach Hansi Flick gave Adeyemi his debut for the German national team in 2021.

The attacker joined Dortmund in 2022 from Red Bull Salzburg, netting 36 goals in 146 games across all competitions during four seasons before his Barca switch.

Author

  • Jimisayo Opanuga

    Jimisayo Opanuga is a web writer in the Digital Department at News Central TV, where she covers African and international stories. Her reporting focuses on social issues, health, justice, and the environment, alongside general-interest news. She is passionate about telling stories that inform the public and give voice to underreported communities.

Share the Story

More From News Central TV

Advertisement

Keep Up to Date with the Most Important News

Weekly roundups. Sharp analysis. Zero noise.
The NewsCentral TV Newsletter delivers the headlines that matter—straight to your inbox, keeping you updated regularly.

×