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Adeyemi Draws Interest from Top Clubs in Dortmund Contract Talks

Published 19 November 2025

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi is attracting interest from several top European clubs as contract extension talks with the Bundesliga side remain stalled, according to multiple reports.

The 23-year-old German international, whose current deal runs until June 2027, has seen negotiations hit an impasse primarily over his demand for a release clause and a higher salary. Dortmund officials have offered to increase his monthly wage from approximately 475,000 euros to 600,000 euros, but Adeyemi's representative, superagent Jorge Mendes, is pushing for a larger package that better reflects the player's market value. The club has expressed reluctance to include a buyout clause, a common sticking point in deals for young talents with high resale potential. Sources close to the discussions indicate that while Dortmund is keen to retain Adeyemi and has not actively sought to sell him, the situation could lead to a departure at the end of the season if no agreement is reached, preventing a potential free-agent exit in 2027.

Mendes, who recently took over as Adeyemi's agent, has held preliminary talks with Manchester United and Inter Milan regarding a possible summer move....

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