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Borussia Dortmund bids farewell to Karim Adeyemi as he joins Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Borussia Dortmund bids farewell to Karim Adeyemi as he joins Barcelona

Summary

Karim Adeyemi is close to completing his transfer to Barcelona, with only the official announcement pending. The German forward has already undergone medical examinations in Barcelona and is waiting to finalize his contract once club officials return from the United States. Borussia Dortmund's head coach, Niko Kovac, expressed that the team has bid goodbye to Adeyemi, acknowledging his speed and attacking prowess will be missed. Dortmund has confirmed a deal worth €22 million plus €7 million in performance-related add-ons for Adeyemi, whose contract was expiring in 2027.

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•Karim Adeyemi's transfer to Barcelona is nearly complete.
•He has passed medical exams and awaits contract signing.
•Borussia Dortmund has acknowledged his departure publicly.
•Coach Niko Kovac shared concerns about replacing Adeyemi's speed.
•The deal includes €22 million plus €7 million in add-ons.

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1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund’s message to Barcelona new signing Karim Adeyemi: ‘We wish him all the best’

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Karim Adeyemi is on the verge of becoming a Barcelona player, with only the official announcement separating the German forward from completing his move to Camp Nou. The striker has already arrived i...
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