Barcelona signs forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund until 2031

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:43 AM CDT Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.

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Barcelona announced the signing on its website and said Adeyemi was being “reunited” with coach Hansi Flick, who handed him his Germany debut.

The speedy Adeyemi can operate as a striker or winger. He played four seasons in the Bundesliga with Dortmund and has made 11 appearances for Germany.

FILE - Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi controls the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Heidenheim in Dortmund, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026. Barcelona has reached a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, according to club president Joan Laporta. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, FILE)

He had an inconsistent past season with Dortmund, and was visibly unhappy after being substituted during a match.

The 37-year-old Lewandowski joined Major League Soccer team Chicago Fire after scoring 120 goals in four seasons with Barca, which previously signed England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. ___

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