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Adeyemi's Barcelona transfer and Germany recall

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German forward Karim Adeyemi completed a €22 million move from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona on 30 July 2026, signing a contract until 2031. Adeyemi expressed excitement about reuniting with coach Hansi Flick, noting their previous connection with the German national side. He stated that while he is not afraid of the competition for attacking positions from teammates like Lamine Yamal, his primary goal is to secure regular playing time to improve his chances of a Germany recall for the 2026 World Cup. Adeyemi made his debut in a 2-2 pre-season friendly against Birmingham City on 1 August. After being substituted at halftime, he faced criticism from Flick, who remarked that “many things were not good,” though the coach maintained that Adeyemi has “a lot of potential.” On 14 August, Adeyemi scored his first goal for the club in a friendly against FC Basel, opening the Basel. On 23 August, Adeyemi made a successful official debut in La Liga, scoring during a 5-0 victory against FC Elche. His selection in the 34th minute following an assist from Raphinha. This comes as starting lineup by Flick works to finalize a squad following has sparked internal debate within the departures of Robert Lewandowski to squad, as some teammates have expressed discomfort regarding the United States and Ferran Torres to PSG. The club is currently looking immediate hierarchy granted to bolster its roster in striker the German international over Anthony Gordon. Despite this, Flick has publicly praised Adeyemi’s composure and central defender positions clinical finishing. In related squad developments, Egyptian international Hamza Abdelkarim has emerged as Flick seeks a standout pre-season performer. His high scoring rate suggests he may be integrated into the professional squad, potentially reducing the club’s necessity to implement sign an offensive style of play for the upcoming La Liga campaign. additional striker.

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  3. 2026-08-03 17:27 UTC Adeyemi's Barcelona transfer and Germany recall
  4. 2026-08-02 15:27 UTC Adeyemi's Barcelona transfer and Germany recall
  5. 2026-08-02 08:05 UTC Adeyemi's Barcelona transfer and Germany recall

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