Barcelona Looks to the Bundesliga to Improve Its Forward Line

Héctor Andreu | 5 Oct 2025 | 14.16

<p>Deco wants Adeyemi at Barcelona / Goal.com</p>

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Since his breakthrough at Salzburg, Karim Adeyemi has been a recurrent figure in the transfer rumors of FC Barcelona. At just 23 years old, his development at Borussia Dortmund and his contract extension until 2027 once again position him as a coveted asset in the Barça market.

The link between Karim Adeyemi and FC Barcelona

Barcelona's interest in Adeyemi is not new. Back in 2021, when he was shining in Austria, the Catalan club began to closely monitor him. Over time, this monitoring evolved into rumors and speculations. Despite that, no serious approach was made until today. According to German media such as Bild and reports from the Spanish sports press, Barça has rekindled its interest in the German international winger.

The financial constraints at the Blaugrana club — exacerbated by the absence of the 1/1 rule in the budget — have limited their ability for major investments. In the recent window, Barça only spent around 30 million in total, opting for promising players like Joan García (goalkeeper), Marcus Rashford (loan), and Roony Bardghji (Swedish winger). In this economic context, moves for high-cost players like Adeyemi will need to be carefully assessed.

From Borussia Dortmund to the Barça option

In 2022, Borussia Dortmund made a strong bet on Adeyemi, spending over 30 million euros to bring him to Signal Iduna Park. With a contract running until June 30, 2027, the German club has maintained its confidence, although conversations have emerged in recent weeks to extend that agreement until 2029.

Dortmund's plan is clear: if they do not secure the renewal, Adeyemi could enter the last year of his contract next season, making a sale more likely. This is a familiar strategy for clubs with strong player development and sales capabilities.

This resurgence of Adeyemi's name also coincides with his footballing revival under the guidance of coach Niko Kovac. So far this season, he has recorded 3 goals and 5 assists in 13 matches, figures that reinforce his value as a dynamic attacking force.

Evaluations and possible scenarios in the market

The valuation that frequently appears in German media for his transfer is around 80 million euros. For Barça, undertaking such an expense with their current economic constraints would be a challenge, though not impossible if they can reduce the net cost through loans, sales, or player exchanges.

An intermediate scenario contemplated by Dortmund is a contract extension with a wage increase, aiming to secure his signing. Reports indicate that the black and yellow club wants to prevent Adeyemi from reaching the final stages of his contract.

If that renewal falls through, Dortmund's plan would be to leverage the negotiation to sell him with added value before his worth diminishes over time.

Risks, opportunities, and roadmap

For Barça, Adeyemi represents youth, offensive versatility, and potential at the highest level. However, the risk lies in whether they can align their finances with such an operation without compromising other areas of reinforcement.

From Dortmund's perspective, having him in the squad strengthens their attack, but isolating him amidst growing financial expectations means assuming pressure or orchestrating a profitable transfer. In summary: Karim Adeyemi returns, once again, to the Barça spotlight. Perhaps this time the pieces on the board fit better for Barça to take a decisive step towards the German winger.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona se fija en la Bundesliga para mejorar la delantera

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