Barcelona have finalized the signing of forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract. The deal keeps the explosive attacker at the Spanish champions until 2031. According to official club statements, the transfer reunites Adeyemi with head coach Hansi Flick, who previously handed the young forward his senior debut for the German national team.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The lightning-quick 24-year-old provides versatility across the front line, operating comfortably either as a central striker or out wide on the flanks. His arrival comes at a critical moment for Barcelona. The club recently bid farewell to veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, who departed for Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire after scoring 120 goals across four seasons in Spain.
Adeyemi spent four seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund following his move from Red Bull Salzburg, scoring 36 goals in 146 matches. Despite an inconsistent final campaign in Germany, his international pedigree remains intact with 11 caps for his country. Based on reports, Adeyemi becomes Barcelona's second major offensive addition of the window following the arrival of England international winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.