Borussia Dortmund sells Adeyemi to Barcelona amid disciplinary issues

Borussia Dortmund has finalized the sale of forward Karim Adeyemi to Barcelona for a reported fee of 22 million euros, potentially rising to 29 million euros with add-ons. The transfer sees Croatian coach Niko Kovač parting ways with the speedy attacker, who can play on the wing or as a central striker.

Adeyemi's tenure at Dortmund was marked by disciplinary problems, most notably a 450,000 euro fine at the beginning of the previous season after he was caught with illegal firearms at an airport. Although he apologized to the club and fans, his relationship with the team, particularly with coach Kovač, remained strained. Reports suggest Adeyemi once walked past Kovač towards the dressing room after being substituted, only to be told by sporting director Sebastian Kehl to return to the bench.

This incident significantly damaged his standing within the club, leading to speculation about his departure this summer, which has now materialized. Adeyemi's insistence on joining only Barcelona, despite other offers, highlights his strong desire to play for the Catalan club.

The transfer agreement includes fixed payments and performance-based bonuses tied to Barcelona winning the league and Adeyemi's appearance count for the club.