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FC Barcelona is working to close the signing of Karim Adeyemi in this summer transfer window. According to journalist Gerard Romero in Jijantes, the Barcelona sporting director is progressing in a quick and confidential negotiation for the Borussia Dortmund winger.
The operation follows a direct request from coach Hansi Flick, who believes the German forward has the ideal qualities to strengthen Barça's attacking line. Contacts between the clubs have intensified in recent hours, placing the transfer in its decisive phase.
Hansi Flick's Tactical Reasons and the Versatility of the Winger
The main argument for signing Karim Adeyemi is his remarkable versatility in the final third of the pitch. The German international can naturally play as a winger on both flanks and even operate as a center forward in systems based on quick transitions.
This positional flexibility will provide the squad with the necessary depth to manage efforts efficiently and rotate effectively alongside Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Anthony Gordon. The former Salzburg player stands out for his explosive speed, dribbling in full flight, and innate aggression to exploit opponents' spaces.
Flick particularly values his vertical profile and his goal-scoring ease, traits that fit perfectly into his high-intensity tactical style. Moreover, the 24-year-old forward naturally embraces the role of impact player, a strategic factor to shake up stale games from the substitutes' bench.
Karim Adeyemi's Performance and the Impact on Camp Nou's Offices
The forward's stats at Signal Iduna Park support the Barcelona board's offensive moves in the transfer market. In the past regular season in Germany, the forward recorded 10 goals and 6 assists in 39 official matches with the bees.
His current valuation stands at 40 million euros on scouting platforms, a sum justified by his explosiveness and versatility. Although his performance raises positional doubts when he starts against very defensive teams, his metrics as a fresh option are outstanding.
The Catalan club's commissions are managing this matter concurrently and independently from the active negotiations for the Argentine Julián Álvarez. The club's hierarchy does not rule out finalizing both deals before the summer transfer window definitively closes.
The upcoming days of this July will be crucial for exchanging contract drafts and scheduling the medical examination. If Borussia Dortmund approves the payment terms, Hansi Flick will add a dynamic piece to consolidate a dominant attack at FC Barcelona.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las razones por las que Flick pidió el fichaje de Adeyemi
