The surprising best signing of Barcelona

The footballer arrived quietly and at a very low cost, his performance is extraordinary

Héctor Andreu | 14 Sep 2026 | 12.53
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Barcelona is delighted with Karim Adeyemi / MonEsport
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Karim Adeyemi, a 24-year-old German forward, is starting to become FC Barcelona's best signing after scoring the decisive 2-4 against Levante in the 93rd minute. The player arrived this summer from Borussia Dortmund for 22 million euros fixed plus 7 million in variables and signed until 2031.

Adeyemi came off the bench and appeared when Levante had pulled back from 0-3 to 2-3 towards the end. His individual action sealed Barça's fifth consecutive victory in LaLiga, where Hansi Flick's team maintains a perfect record.

Karim Adeyemi has three goals in six games

According to Javier Giraldo, deputy director of Sport, Karim Adeyemi's start has been marked by limited minutes but with an impact on the scoresheet. The German has three goals in his first six official appearances with the Blaugrana shirt, making him one of the best signings for the Catalan side this season.

One of them came in the 5-0 against Elche, while he scored again last Wednesday in Barça's Champions League debut against Feyenoord. Adeyemi netted the 2-0 in a victory that ended 5-1 at Camp Nou.

His third goal came at Ciutat de València. With the score at 2-3, the forward received the ball in the opponent's half, dribbled past several defenders, and finished the play by beating the goalkeeper to prevent Levante from having a final chance to equalize.

These numbers hold weight considering the transfer cost. FC Barcelona paid 22 million fixed, with another 7 million in variables, for a player who had played 28 Bundesliga matches, scoring seven goals, and providing four assists in his last season at Borussia Dortmund.

Hansi Flick is familiar with Adeyemi

Hansi Flickplayed a significant role in his transfer. The coach already knew the forward before his arrival in Barcelona, as he gave him his debut for the German national team during his tenure as coach.

Following the win over Levante, Flick once again emphasized concentration as one of the keys to extracting the most from Karim Adeyemi. The coach understands both his offensive abilities and the consistency issues that have accompanied the player in earlier stages of his career.

He also had episodes in Germany related to his reaction to some substitutions. So far, those situations have not recurred in Barcelona, where he is competing for minutes in an attack with several options.

Adeyemi, best Barcelona signing

FC Barcelona finds a resource off the bench

Adeyemi doesn't need to be a permanent starter to have a specific role. His speed gives Hansi Flick an option to attack spaces when games open up in the final stages, as seen against Levante.

Competition is high after the club also signed Anthony Gordon during the summer. The German has responded to this challenge with goals and decisive contributions in his early weeks in LaLiga and the Champions League.

Karim Adeyemi's next aim is to turn these appearances into regularity. His contract runs until 2031, and after scoring three goals in six matches, his upcoming months will determine whether he transitions from being a frequent impact off the bench to competing steadily for a spot in the starting eleven.

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