Borussia Dortmund Reject Barcelona's €20 Million Bid for Karim Adeyemi
Borussia Dortmund have turned down Barcelona's initial €20 million offer for forward Karim Adeyemi, according to Business Day. However, reports suggest the Nigerian-descent attacker is close to a transfer to La Liga.
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Borussia Dortmund have rejected an initial €20 million bid from Barcelona for forward Karim Adeyemi, Business Day reports. The Bundesliga club views the offer as insufficient for the 24-year-old attacker, who has been a key figure since joining from Red Bull Salzburg in 2022.
Adeyemi, of Nigerian descent, has emerged as one of Dortmund’s standout performers, earning recognition including the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year award. His performances have kept him in high demand despite injury setbacks in recent seasons.
Despite the rejected bid, Soccernet Nigeria reports that Adeyemi is now 90% close to joining Barcelona, suggesting ongoing negotiations between the clubs. The report indicates that only minor details remain before a transfer is finalized.
Barcelona’s interest underscores their strategy of targeting experienced yet relatively affordable talent to strengthen their attacking options. No official statement has been issued by either club, but talks appear to be progressing behind the scenes.
Should the transfer proceed, Adeyemi would bring Bundesliga-tested physicality and versatility to Barcelona’s forward line. The Spanish champions are aiming to rebuild under their current management ahead of the upcoming season.