FC Barcelona Completes Transfer of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund The FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of Karim Adeyemi, with the German forward set to join the Catalan club ahead of the 2025/26 season. The deal, which satisfies both parties, involves a fixed transfer fee of 22 million euros and an additional 7 million euros in variable payments tied to Adeyemi’s achievements with Barcelona over the next five years. The 20-year-old striker, who will sign a contract until 2031, will also receive a net annual salary of six million euros. Dortmund, which initially rejected Barcelona’s first offer, has accepted the revised terms, which include a 20% share of any future transfer proceeds if Adeyemi is sold by the club. The Bundesliga side had previously valued Adeyemi at around 40 million euros, but Barcelona’s improved proposal—initially considered insufficient—has accelerated negotiations. The deal marks a significant step for Barcelona, which had identified Adeyemi as a key target to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the new season. Adeyemi, who had rejected a contract renewal offer from Dortmund in early 2025, has long expressed his desire to move to Spain. His ambition to revive his career and establish himself as a top-tier player aligned with Barcelona’s plans. The club’s director of sports, Deco, has emphasized the importance of acquiring a player with Adeyemi’s potential, balancing financial prudence with competitive ambition. Dortmund, aware of Adeyemi’s aspirations, sought to secure a substantial transfer fee to offset the loss of one of its key attacking assets. The club has also begun scouting replacements, with names like Said El Mala emerging as potential options.#borussia_dortmund #said_el_mala #fc_barcelona #karim_adeyemi #st_georges_park
