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Karim Adeyemi, a 24-year-old German winger, is on the verge of joining Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund is already working on his replacement. The German club has accelerated negotiations for Konstantinos Karetsas, an 18-year-old Greek international from Genk, as one of their priorities to fill the void left by the attacker in this summer transfer window. Adeyemi's move to Barça will be completed for €22 million fixed plus €7 million in variables, according to the latest reports.
The move shows that Dortmund is not wasting time in their sports planning. With Adeyemi no longer in the club's plans, the sports management has ramped up contacts to bring in Karetsas, one of the most sought-after young talents in Belgian football.
Adeyemi leaves Dortmund as Barcelona finalizes his signing
Adeyemi's departure has been brewing for weeks. The German international's contract was expiring in 2027 and he had refused to renew, a circumstance that eased negotiations with Barcelona, determined to strengthen the team's wings under Hansi Flick.
The agreement between both clubs includes a transfer fee of €22 million plus €7 million in variables, while the player will sign for five seasons. The official announcement only awaits the final administrative procedures, after the player has already passed the medical examination.
Barcelona believes that Adeyemi can bring speed and versatility to the attacking front. His arrival addresses the need to expand options on the wings without making significant investments in the market.
Karetsas, Dortmund's choice to replace Adeyemi
As Adeyemi's departure is nearing completion, Dortmund is focusing efforts on Konstantinos Karetsas. The Greek attacking midfielder, aged 18, is one of the most promising players from Genk and aligns with the German club's recruitment policy.

Information from Germany suggests that Dortmund has reached an agreement with the player's entourage and is currently negotiating the financial terms with the Belgian club. Karetsas has also attracted interest from other European teams, prompting the German side to hasten negotiations.
The club's intention is to use part of the income from Adeyemi's sale to finance the arrival of the Greek international, considered a valuable investment for both the present and the future.
The next step in Adeyemi's transfer operation
The immediate priority is to officially announce Adeyemi's signing with Barcelona, once the documentation exchange between parties is completed. Simultaneously, Dortmund will continue negotiating with Genk to secure Karetsas's transfer before the summer market progresses.
If both operations conclude in the coming days, Barcelona will add one of their key offensive targets, while Dortmund will fill Adeyemi's void with one of the young talents that has garnered significant attention in European football over the past year.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Dortmund ya tiene al sustituto de Adeyemi
