Brilliant during the 2021/2022 season at Red Bull Salzburg where he revealed himself to Europe with 23 goals and 9 assists in 44 games, Karim Adeyemi then set the biggest clubs in turmoil. Aware that he still had to take another step, he opted for Borussia Dortmund, a club where he would have the opportunity to grow. “When I was a little boy, I was fascinated by the fast football of the black and yellows. That’s why it quickly became clear to me that I would like to join BVB when I discovered Dortmund’s interest. I have deliberately signed for the long term, as I am confident that we will be an exciting team who, with the support of the fantastic Dortmund fans, will be able to compete for titles and win them in the medium term. he then explained when signing his contract until June 2027 for a transfer of 30 million euros.
Frustrated by physical problems at the start of the season, he had a disappointing first part where he was forced to wait until January 22 to prove decisive in the Bundesliga. Relatively disappointing even if he finished the season better, he delivered an ultimately honest assessment for a first season with 9 goals and 6 offerings in 32 matches including a strong image with a nice goal – ultimately useless – against Chelsea in 1/8th of Champions League final. However, while we expected him to take more prominence this season, the 21-year-old player is far from fulfilling this role. Fixed as a left winger, he has still not scored in 13 games (2 assists) and only has 5 starts with the BvB.
Karim Adeyemi better on Instagram than on the pitch
A very meager record with multiple consequences. Absent from the German selection since the summer of 2022, his last season did not allow him to play in A. Called up to the U21 team last October, he participated with an assist in the 3-2 victory against Bulgaria. On the other hand, he was not there in November to challenge Estonia this Friday (4-1). The reason ? He declined his call-up and preferred to stay training with Borussia Dortmund. A strongly contested decision. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf was deeply irritated by the behavior of the former Red Bull Salzburg man.
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“There’s no point in forcing anyone to come here. It doesn’t help the team if someone shows up with half the effort, it has to be with conviction and passion. This is a clear indication of how much Adeyemi values this. I think you should be proud to wear the eagle on your chest.” he declared to Bild. Comments shared by the boss of Borussia Dortmund and vice-president of the DFB, Hans-Joachim Watzke: “I see it the same way. Bernd Neuendorf and I have no different opinions on this matter.”
At Borussia Dortmund this also caused a stir since his coach Edin Terzic and his sports director Sebastian Kehl had a meeting with him. They took the opportunity to point out its performance and its investment. Beyond what he shows, his investment is called into question since he is very present on social networks. In a relationship with the Swiss rapper Loredana (28 years old), he stands out much more in photography on his Instagram account than as a footballer. Seven months before Euro 2024 at home, the situation is starting to become very complicated for a player who may well experience this competition sitting on his sofa…
