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Barcelona postpones Adeyemi signing announcement until officials return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:25 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Barcelona postpones Adeyemi signing announcement until officials return

Summary

Barcelona has delayed the official announcement of Karim Adeyemi's signing until club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco return from the United States. The €22 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund was expected to be confirmed this weekend but will now be announced on Wednesday. Adeyemi successfully completed his medical examination and is currently training independently while awaiting formal confirmation. The duo of Laporta and Deco is attending the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey this weekend and will return to Barcelona on Tuesday.

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Status Watch

•Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund agreed on a €22 million plus bonuses deal.
•Adeyemi completed his medical and briefly met teammates before the official announcement.
•Announcement expected on Wednesday when Laporta and Deco return from the U.S.
•Adeyemi cannot train at club facilities until the transfer is officially confirmed.
•He continues to train independently in a hotel gym until the unveiling.

Latest Updates

1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona delay announcement of €22 million summer signing until Laporta and Deco return

What they're saying

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Karim Adeyemi will have to wait a few more days before officially becoming a Barcelona player, with the club postponing the announcement until president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco return ...
— Yahoo Sports

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