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Barcelona considers signing Yan Diomande but opts for Karim Adeyemi instead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:11 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Barcelona considers signing Yan Diomande but opts for Karim Adeyemi instead

Summary

Barcelona explored a transfer for Yan Diomande at the start of the summer window but found him too costly. Ultimately, Real Madrid signed Diomande for a club-record fee, while Barcelona secured Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. The decision illustrates contrasting strategies in their summer recruitment efforts, with Adeyemi joining Barcelona on a deal worth €22 million plus add-ons after expressing a preference for the club. The transaction was finalized in July, and Adeyemi has signed until 2031.

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•Barcelona considered signing Yan Diomande but deemed him too expensive.
•Real Madrid signed Diomande for €125 million.
•Barcelona completed a €22 million deal for Karim Adeyemi.
•Adeyemi agreed to a contract with Barcelona until 2031.
•Contrasting recruitment strategies between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona explored move for Real Madrid’s club-record signing but were put off by the price – Romano

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Barcelona explored the possibility of signing Yan Diomande at the beginning of the summer transfer window but ultimately considered the winger too expensive, according to a report relaying Fabrizio Ro...
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