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FILE PHOTO - Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi reacts during the German DFB Cup soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen at the Signal Iduna Park. David Inderlied/dpa
German winger Karim Adeyemi has officially left Borussia Dortmund and joined Spanish champions Barcelona, with the 24-year-old signing a contract until 2031.
"Adeyemi brings an exciting and versatile attacking profile to the Barça squad," the Catalans said in a club statement on Thursday.
"Throughout his career, he has shown his ability to play on either wing as well as through the middle as a centre-forward, combining blistering pace with a powerful left foot."
Dortmund had allowed him to hold talks rather than start pre-season with the Bundesliga side.
According to reports, Dortmund and Barcelona have agreed a fee of €22 million ($25 million) plus €7 million in bonuses. Dortmund had tried in vain for weeks to extend his contract.
"I think Barça is the best club in the world because of its history, the great players who have played here, and the special connection it has with Catalonia," Adeyemi said at his unveiling. "From day one, I've felt that it's a different kind of club."
Adeyemi, whose contract at Dortmund ran until 2027, joined four years ago for a little over €30 million from Red Bull Salzburg.
During his time at the Black and Yellows, he made 146 competitive appearances and scored 36 goals, seven of them last season. Adeyemi was a Champions League runner-up in 2024 with Dortmund and finished second in the Bundesliga.
Adeyemi already knows his new coach. Barcelona's title-winning boss Hansi Flick first called him up to the Germany squad in September 2021 when Flick was national team coach. Adeyemi has since played 11 matches for Germany but was overlooked for the World Cup by Julian Nagelsmann.
He said Flick was "the main reason" for signing.
"I've spoken to him and I trust him completely. He's told me what he needs for this club, and I'm ready to do whatever the team needs to achieve our objectives," the left winger added.
Adeyemi's agent is Jorge Mendes, who also represents Barcelona right winger Lamine Yamal among others.
His acquisition means Marcus Rashford's hope of turning a Barça loan spell into a permanent move from Manchester United appears to be over, especially after the Nou Camp club also bought fellow England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
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