Barcelona agrees to sign Karim Adeyemi, says president Joan Laporta
The winger has agreed personal terms and a five-year deal as Barcelona move to strengthen the attack after Robert Lewandowski’s exit.
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, FC Barcelona agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign winger Karim Adeyemi for an initial €22 million plus €7 million in add-ons, with the 24-year-old signing a five-year contract.
- Seeking more consistent playing time, Adeyemi informed Borussia Dortmund he would not sign a new deal, forcing the German club to accept a transfer before his contract expires in 2027.
- The winger brings elite speed clocked at 3.6 seconds over 30 metres, outpacing Usain Bolt's 2009 benchmark of 3.78 seconds, though hamstring injuries sidelined him for more than 20 games during 2025/2026.
- Barcelona President Joan Laporta confirmed the arrivals of Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon do not signal Raphinha's departure, stating, "We do not want Raphinha to leave."
- Manager Hansi Flick approved the signing, viewing Adeyemi as a tactical fit for his system while allowing Barcelona to bolster their attack at reduced cost amid budget constraints.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolBarcelona reached an agreement to sign Borussia striker Dortmund Karim Adeyemi, according to club president Joan Laporta.
FC Barcelona reached an agreement to sign the German striker Karim Adeyemi, from Borussia Dortmund, confirmed President Joan Laporta. Although the transfer to FC Barcelona has not yet become official, the leader assured that the agreement is closed. Adeyemi, 24, did not submit to the physical tests of preseason with Dortmund, which reinforces his imminent arrival in Barça. The attacker becomes the second offensive reinforcement of the club after…
The Toronto Star
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has reached a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, according to club president Joan Laporta.
The change had started, now it is announced: Karim Adeyemi changes from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona. Previously, BVB had already exempted its player for "talks with other clubs".
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