Barcelona signs German forward Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund

Spanish champion Barcelona has signed German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, the club announced on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The 24-year-old becomes the club's second major attacking acquisition of the summer as it rebuilds following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.

Adeyemi's contract runs until June 30, 2031. The transfer fee was reported to be 29 million euros, potentially rising to 33 million with add-ons. The versatile attacker, known for his exceptional speed, can operate as a central striker or on either wing.

The move reunites Adeyemi with Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick, who handed the player his senior debut for the German national team in 2021. In a statement, Adeyemi thanked Borussia Dortmund for four great years, wishing the club, his former teammates, and the fans all the best for the future.

Adeyemi's arrival addresses a need for Barcelona's attack, which lost Lewandowski to Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire and saw Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United after his loan spell ended. The club had previously signed England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for a reported 80 million euros.