FC Barcelona have bolstered their attack with world-class pace and verticality for the 2026/27 season. The Catalan club officially confirmed on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the arrival of 24-year-old German international Karim Adeyemi.
The forward leaves Borussia Dortmund after four seasons in Germany, putting pen to paper on a five-year contract with Barça valid through June 2031. Adeyemi arrives as Barcelona’s second major attacking acquisition of the summer window alongside English winger Anthony Gordon.
A key factor driving Adeyemi’s move to Catalonia is manager Hansi Flick. Flick was responsible for giving Adeyemi his senior debut for the German national team five years ago.
Adeyemi lands in Spain following a solid final campaign with Dortmund, where BVB finished as Bundesliga runners-up behind Bayern Munich. During the 2025/26 season, the lightning-fast winger recorded:
The additions of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon address an urgent need to restructure the front line following significant departures from last season’s La Liga title-winning squad:
| Player | New Destination | Details |
| Robert Lewandowski 🇵🇱 | Chicago Fire (MLS) | End of contract; joined Major League Soccer |
| Ansu Fati 🇪🇸 | AS Monaco (France) | Permanent transfer for €11M (~$12M) |
| Marcus Rashford 🏴 | Manchester United | Returned to Old Trafford after loan deal ended |
Reigning La Liga and Spanish Supercup champions Barcelona have already returned to training ahead of their title defense. Hansi Flick’s side will play the following pre-season friendlies:
Tactical Insight: With Lewandowski leaving and Rashford returning to Manchester, Barcelona’s frontline shifts toward extreme pace and high-intensity pressing. Operating on either wing or through the middle, Adeyemi gives Hansi Flick flexibility in transition alongside Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon.
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