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FC Barcelona agrees to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:02 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

FC Barcelona agrees to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

Summary

FC Barcelona has finalized a deal to acquire German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. The transfer, reported on July 10, 2026, involves a fee of €22 million, with additional performance-based add-ons potentially totaling €9 million. Adeyemi, who expressed a strong desire to join Barcelona, is expected to sign a five-year contract worth €6 million net per season. This move comes as Dortmund prepares for the upcoming 2026/27 Bundesliga season, which could see changes in their squad as they seek to compete with Bayern Munich.

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Market Watch

•Karim Adeyemi joins FC Barcelona for €22 million plus add-ons.
•Dortmund secures a 35% sell-on clause in the deal.
•Adeyemi prefers Barcelona and will sign a five-year contract.
•Dortmund looks to reinvest the funds to improve their lineup.

Latest Updates

7:08 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Barça near deal for Dortmund's Adeyemi
5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking: FC Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund agree to deal for Karim Adeyemi

What they're saying

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Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Karim Adeyemi after a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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