- Barcelona submitted an opening proposal of €20 million to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
- Borussia Dortmund rejected Barcelona's opening bid, stating they want at least €33 million.
- Dortmund is seeking a higher fee as they paid €33 million to sign Adeyemi from Salzburg.
- Barcelona remains optimistic about the transfer, believing Dortmund is under pressure to sell.
- Barcelona will not pay over the top for Adeyemi, indicating a cautious approach.
- Barcelona is expected to continue negotiations, aiming for Adeyemi to join before pre-season training.
- Romano reported that Adeyemi only wants a move to Barcelona.
- Dortmund wants to recover their investment and is looking for a cut of any future transfer.
- Adeyemi's market value is estimated at €40 million, making him a valuable asset this summer.
- Adeyemi's role at Dortmund has diminished under head coach Niko Kovac, affecting his playing time.
- This may be Dortmund's last chance to receive a significant fee for Adeyemi.
Barcelona's pursuit of Karim Adeyemi has hit a snag as Borussia Dortmund rejected their €20 million bid, insisting on a minimum of €33 million. The German club, which signed Adeyemi for that amount, is looking to recoup their investment.2
Barcelona remains optimistic, believing Dortmund is under pressure to sell, especially with Adeyemi's contract expiring next summer. Barcelona will not pay over the top for Adeyemi, but they are expected to continue negotiations, hoping to finalize a deal before the start of pre-season training.45
Reports indicate that Adeyemi, whose market value is estimated at €40 million, is one of Dortmund's most valuable assets. His role at the club has diminished under head coach Niko Kovac, leading to limited playing time and missing out on the World Cup. Romano also claimed that Adeyemi only wants a move to Barcelona, which could influence the negotiations.
Dortmund's insistence on a higher fee reflects their strategy to maximize returns on their investments, especially as this may be the last opportunity to secure a significant transfer fee for the player.11
“Borussia Dortmund has rejected Barcelona's €20m bid, insisting on a minimum of €33 million to recover their investment in Adeyemi. Despite this setback, Barcelona remains optimistic, believing Dortmund is under pressure to sell the player, whose contract expires next summer.”
Barca Universal
