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Published Jul 21, 2026Updated Jul 24 Major10
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Barcelona Signs Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund on Five-Year Deal
FC Barcelona officially signed German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract through 2031. The 24-year-old, who scored 36 goals in 146 appearances for Dortmund, was presented at Spotify Camp Nou on July 23, marking the club's second summer signing under coach Hansi Flick.
Quick Facts
- Transfer of forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona
- Official announcement of signing
- Player presentation to fans and media at Spotify Camp Nou
- Contract agreement through June 2031
- Karim Adeyemi
FC Barcelona officially announced the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday, July 23, 2026, completing one of the club's marquee summer transfers. The 24-year-old German forward signed a five-year contract through June 2031 after passing medical examinations earlier in the week. Barcelona paid an initial €22 million with an additional €7 million in performance-based add-ons, while Dortmund retained a 20 percent sell-on clause for any future transfer of the player.
Adeyemi was officially presented to fans and media at Spotify Camp Nou on July 23. The signing reunites the forward with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who gave Adeyemi his Germany debut in 2021 while managing the national team. During his four seasons at Dortmund, Adeyemi scored 36 goals in 146 appearances and established himself as a versatile attacking threat capable of operating as a winger or central striker. He has earned 11 caps for Germany, though he was not included in the squad for the recent World Cup despite playing a significant role in qualification.
Adeyemi marks Barcelona's second major attacking signing of the summer transfer window, following the €70 million arrival of England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United in May. Both players offer considerable speed—Adeyemi recorded a peak velocity of 36.65 km/h, the sixth fastest in Bundesliga history—and tactical flexibility across the front line. The signings are part of coach Hansi Flick's stated priority to strengthen Barcelona's attacking options following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, who joined MLS side Chicago Fire after scoring 120 goals in four seasons with the club.
Flick has publicly emphasized his confidence in Adeyemi's abilities, noting his exceptional pace, strong first touch, and one-on-one capabilities. The player's arrival reflects Barcelona's strategy to provide the coach with multiple attacking options and depth in pursuit of European trophy success. Barcelona sources indicated the club remains in pursuit of a primary number nine striker to further bolster its offensive arsenal.
Why This Matters
Barcelona's €29 million total outlay (€22M + €7M add-ons) for Adeyemi addresses tactical flexibility on the wing and center-forward positions following Robert Lewandowski's departure to Chicago Fire. Adeyemi's arrival as the second major summer signing—after Anthony Gordon (€70M from Newcastle)—reflects coach Hansi Flick's stated priority to deepen attacking depth for European competition. The five-year contract through 2031 locks the 24-year-old into a multi-season rebuilding cycle, with Dortmund retaining a 20% sell-on clause. Transfer market activity and squad composition affect Barcelona's competitive standing in La Liga, European competitions, and financial Fair Play compliance.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2021
WireHansi Flick gives Karim Adeyemi his Germany debut while coaching the national team
Jan 1, 2022
WireAdeyemi joined Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg
Jul 23, 2026
WireBarcelona officially completes Adeyemi signing and presents player to fans and media
Jul 23, 2026
WireBarcelona officially announced and completed Adeyemi signing; player presented at Spotify Camp Nou
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Sources
- Barcelona Adeyemi E8a19459da1a4ed4a7d85b350de5d89capWireJul 23, 2026
- Barcelona Adeyemi Dortmund 9aa56f7118c38a18021efd568024676dapWireJul 23, 2026
- Barcelona president Laporta says Adeyemi signing to be offical on WednesdayxinhuaMediaJul 21, 2026
- Barcelona sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia DortmundESPNMediaJul 23, 2026
- FC Barcelona confirms signing of German forward AdeyemixinhuaMediaJul 23, 2026
- Adeyemi & Gordon: presión y vértigo para el BarçaMundo DeportivoMediaJul 22, 2026
- Zyrtare: “Dhëndri i Kosovës”, lojtari më i ri i BarcelonësReporteri.netMediaJul 23, 2026
- Official presentation of FC Barcelona's new player held in SpainxinhuaMediaJul 24, 2026
- El FC Barcelona ficha a Karim AdeyemiFC BarcelonaMediaJul 24, 2026
- Adeyemi, una 'bala' incontrolable que dejó boquiabierto a Bellingham: "Vuela"MARCAMediaJul 23, 2026