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Karim Adeyemi has become one of the main targets for FC Barcelona to strengthen their attack this summer. The German winger wants to wear the blaugrana shirt and is willing to pressure Borussia Dortmund to leave the Bundesliga in the coming weeks, according to the latest Barça transfer rumors.
However, the operation will not be as straightforward as the Catalan club had hoped. According to information from BILD, Borussia Dortmund has rejected FC Barcelona's initial official offer of €20M and demands €30M to release one of their key attacking players.
Karim Adeyemi presses to sign for Barça: First offer of €20M rejected
Karim Adeyemi's stance is clear. The German forward does not want to renew his contract with Borussia Dortmund and his priority is to play for FC Barcelona.
This decision could be crucial in attempting to unlock a deal that is currently stalled due to financial differences between the two clubs.
The player is under contract until June 2027, but his refusal to extend the agreement changes the scenario.
Borussia Dortmund still has contractual leverage to negotiate strongly, but they are also aware that time could work against them if Karim Adeyemi remains set on leaving. The player wants to take a step forward in his career and believes that Barça is the ideal destination to do so.
At FC Barcelona, they highly value his profile. Karim Adeyemi is a quick and direct attacker with the ability to exploit space, precisely the type of player who can provide a different threat in the offensive line.
His arrival would give the team more depth, increased aggression in transitions, and a very useful option to unlock tight matches.
The issue lies in the price. FC Barcelona has put forward an initial proposal of €20M, but Borussia Dortmund does not consider it sufficient. According to BILD, the German club is asking for €30M for Karim Adeyemi, a sum that now defines the central point of the negotiation.
The difference between both positions seems bridgeable, but it forces Barça to determine how far they are willing to go.
The Catalan club knows they have the player's desire on their side, but they are also aware that Borussia Dortmund does not usually let go of their key players easily. If they want to secure the signing, they will need to enhance their offer or find a solution to bring the deal closer to that €30M figure.
On the other hand, the German club aims to protect the value of a player with a market and a contract until 2027.
Even though Karim Adeyemi is pushing to leave, Borussia Dortmund maintains a firm position. Their goal is to secure a significant sum or, at the very least, prevent the player's desire from significantly lowering the final price.
Karim Adeyemi's arrival would not change FC Barcelona's roadmap for the rest of the attack.
The Catalan club is clear that the German winger would be a complementary piece, not a replacement for the elite center-forward they are also seeking in the market. These are separate operations that address different needs.
Barça seeks more speed on the wings but also a goal scorer as a reference in the penalty area.
Thus, the signing of Karim Adeyemi is seen as an opportunity to reinforce the squad without giving up on a bigger move in the attacking line. The key will be to adjust the numbers and not jeopardize other important deals.
Everything now depends on the upcoming developments. Karim Adeyemi wants to leave, FC Barcelona has already made an initial offer, and Borussia Dortmund has set their price at €30M. The negotiation is ongoing, but the message from Germany is clear: if Barça wants the German attacker, they will have to increase their offer.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barça ya conoce el precio a pagar por Adeyemi
