Barcelona chase pace: €22m for German striker Karim Adeyemi

Barcelona have cleared German attacker Karim Adeyemi to travel for his medical, following a €22 million agreement plus €7 million in add‑ons with Borussia Dortmund, positioning the 24‑year‑old on his way to Camp Nou as the club seeks a faster, more direct attacking option. Barcelona need a quicker, more direct weapon to complement their attack, especially in pre‑season where Hansi Flick wants to punish opponents with rapid transitions. The club’s recent focus on pace reflects a strategic shift toward exploiting space. The swift move mirrors the earlier Anthony Gordon signing and places Adeyemi on his way to Camp Nou. Clearance for his medical follows the €22 million deal plus €7 million in add‑ons with Borussia Dortmund. Fabrizio Romano gave his patented “Here we go” for the deal yesterday, confirming the 24‑year‑old is now on his way to Barcelona. Little to no news about Barça’s interest was reported before the first bid was submitted.

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Adeyemi has already spoken with Hansi Flick by phone, while sporting director Deco finalised the remaining details of the operation yesterday. The conversation between the German international and the coach is expected to help set expectations before he officially joins. The medical and contract signing are now expected to be the next major stages of the transfer process. If everything proceeds as planned, Flick will have another attacking option available from the start of pre‑season. The Bundesliga attacker brings pace and an ability to attack space, giving Flick a more direct weapon in matches that require quick transitions. These qualities align with Barcelona’s desire for a faster, more incisive style.

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Adeyemi will still need to adapt to Barcelona’s positional demands, competition for places and the pressure of playing for the club, while the reported €29 million operation could prove an interesting piece of business. For Deco, adding Adeyemi alongside Gordon balances the squad’s needs with the club’s financial reality. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)