La Liga: Barcelona sign Adeyemi for $33m from Borussia Dortmund

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Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million) including potential add-ons.

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“Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031,” said Barcelona in a statement.

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The versatile 24-year-old is Barca’s second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.

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Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca’s attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.

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Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short in attack.

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The Spanish champions have also made a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who is their primary target this summer.

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Barca coach Hansi Flick gave Adeyemi his debut for the German national team in 2021.

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The attacker joined Dortmund in 2022 from Red Bull Salzburg, netting 36 goals in 146 games across all competitions during four seasons before his Barca switch.

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AFP

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