FC Barcelona signs German forward Karim Adeyemi

FC Barcelona announced the signing of 24‑year‑old German striker Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. The club will pay a fee of €22 million plus €7 million in bonuses, a deal overseen by former player and sporting director Deco. President Joan Laporta said, "I am very happy for Adeyemi. He’s a fast player, who we’ve liked for a while," confirming the transfer.

Adeyemi arrives with a notable injury history, having suffered 19 separate injuries over eight professional seasons, missing 66 matches and spending 395 days on the sidelines. Barcelona acknowledge the risk, noting his talent for speed and vertical play but also the potential impact of recurring muscular problems.

Media coverage of the move includes a Spanish radio program that highlighted his presentation at the club, and a Romanian feature that profiled his family background, noting his mother’s origins in Romania.