Borussia Dortmund could consider selling Karim Adeyemi this summer as contract talks stall, with the German winger reportedly open to a move away from the club.
Borussia Dortmund may be forced into a major decision regarding the future of Karim Adeyemi, with growing uncertainty surrounding the winger’s contract situation ahead of the new season.
Adeyemi’s current deal runs until 2027, but reports suggest Dortmund could be willing to cash in this summer rather than risk seeing his market value decline over the next two years.
According to reports, the 24-year-old is open to leaving Signal Iduna Park during the current transfer window, potentially bringing an end to his four-year spell with the Bundesliga club.
Premier League side Aston Villa are among the clubs credited with a long-standing interest in the Germany international. However, it remains unclear whether Unai Emery’s side will make a formal approach in the coming weeks.
Borussia Dortmund and Karim Adeyemi are still far apart in negotiations regarding a new contract. Adeyemi currently earns around €6.5 million, but is reportedly demanding over €10 million a year for a new contract. What further complicates the negotiations is that Adeyemi and…
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Dortmund have been engaged in discussions with Adeyemi and his representatives over a possible contract extension for some time. Despite those efforts, no agreement has been reached, leaving the player’s long-term future increasingly uncertain.
Reports from Germany suggest frustration is beginning to grow within the club. There is a belief among some Dortmund officials that Adeyemi’s camp may be setting demands that are too high because they have little intention of signing a new contract.
The suspicion is that the winger could be positioning himself to leave as a free agent in 2027, a scenario that would allow him to negotiate a lucrative signing-on bonus with his next club while leaving Dortmund without a transfer fee.
Adeyemi joined Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in 2022 and has enjoyed several impressive spells in black and yellow. During the 2025/26 campaign, he contributed 10 goals and six assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.
