Karim Adeyemi
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Germany €60mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 18.01.2002
Nationality: Germany
Current club: FC Barcelona
Position: Right Winger / Centre-Forward
Height: 1.80m
Current market value: €60mm
Represented by: Gestifute
Main agent: Jorge Mendes
Reported salary: €12.5m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2031
About
Karim Adeyemi is a German winger and forward who plays for FC Barcelona and the Germany national team. One of the fastest attackers in European football, he is known for his explosive acceleration, direct running and ability to attack space behind defensive lines.
Adeyemi joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in July 2026, signing a five-year contract until 2031. The move reunited him with Hansi Flick, the coach who handed him his senior Germany debut in 2021.
His development pathway included Bayern Munich and Unterhaching at youth level before he moved to Red Bull Salzburg in 2018. After establishing himself as one of Austria's leading young attackers, he joined Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and spent four seasons in the Bundesliga.
At international level, Adeyemi progressed through Germany's youth teams and helped the U21 side win the European Championship in 2021. He made his senior international debut later that year and scored in his first appearance.
Representation
Agency: Gestifute
Main representative: Jorge Mendes
Agency founder: Jorge Mendes
Headquarters: Portugal
Jurisdiction: Portugal and international markets
FIFA licence status: FIFA-licensed football agent
Linked with Adeyemi since: August 2025
Also represents: Lamine Yamal, Vitinha, João Neves, Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva
Related agency page: Gestifute
Adeyemi is represented by Gestifute and Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes. He joined the Mendes representation network in August 2025 following several changes in representation during the preceding period.
Gestifute was subsequently involved during the period leading to Adeyemi's transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in the summer of 2026.
The agency provides support across contract negotiations, transfers, commercial opportunities and long-term career planning and represents a significant portfolio of players at Europe's leading clubs.
Career timeline
2008: Began playing with TSV Forstenried
2010: Joined Bayern Munich's academy
2012: Joined SpVgg Unterhaching
2018: Moved to Red Bull Salzburg
2018: Began gaining senior experience with FC Liefering
2019/20: Broke into Red Bull Salzburg's first team
2019/20: Won the Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup
2020/21: Won another domestic double with Salzburg
2021: Helped Germany win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship
September 2021: Made his senior Germany debut and scored against Armenia
2021/22: Finished as the Austrian Bundesliga's leading goalscorer with 19 goals
2021/22: Won a third consecutive Austrian league and cup double
July 2022: Joined Borussia Dortmund
2022: Represented Germany at the FIFA World Cup
2022/23: Named Bundesliga Rookie of the Season
2023/24: Helped Borussia Dortmund reach the UEFA Champions League final
2024/25: Continued as an important Dortmund attacking player
2025/26: Scored ten goals across all competitions during his final Dortmund season
July 2026: Joined FC Barcelona
August 2026: Scored his first competitive Barcelona goal
2026/27: Established himself quickly within Barcelona's attacking rotation
Transfer history
2010 – TSV Forstenried to Bayern Munich academy – Youth transfer
2012 – Bayern Munich to SpVgg Unterhaching – Youth transfer
2018 – SpVgg Unterhaching to Red Bull Salzburg – Permanent youth transfer – Reported fee: approximately €3m
2018 – Red Bull Salzburg to FC Liefering – Development assignment within the Salzburg structure
2022 – Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €30m
2026 – Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €22m plus up to €7–9m in bonuses – Contract until June 2031
Adeyemi's development at Salzburg transformed him into one of Germany's most highly rated attacking prospects. His goalscoring performances in Austria convinced Dortmund to invest around €30m in him in 2022.
He made 146 appearances for Dortmund across all competitions, scoring 36 goals and providing more than 20 assists before entering the final year of his contract.
Barcelona took advantage of his contractual situation in the summer of 2026, securing him for a significantly lower guaranteed fee than Dortmund had originally paid.
Playing profile
Adeyemi is primarily a right winger but can operate from the left side or as a centre-forward. His extreme pace is the defining characteristic of his game and allows him to threaten defensive lines in ways few attackers can match.
He is particularly effective when space opens behind the opposition. Adeyemi positions himself aggressively on the shoulder of defenders before accelerating onto vertical passes and through balls.
As a left-footed player, he can start from the right before moving inside towards goal. From the left, he can attack the outside channel and use his pace to reach crossing or finishing positions.
Adeyemi also carries the ball extremely well at high speed. His acceleration makes him dangerous during transitions, where he can move possession from midfield into the penalty area within seconds.
His finishing is another important quality. He can strike powerfully with his left foot and regularly looks to attack central scoring positions rather than remaining permanently wide.
At Barcelona, his speed provides a different attacking profile within a possession-oriented team. He can stretch defensive lines vertically, create space for midfield creators and offer an immediate threat when Barcelona regain possession.
Key strengths
Elite acceleration
Exceptional top speed
Movement behind defensive lines
Progressive ball carrying
Left-footed finishing
Counter-attacking threat
One-on-one dribbling
Direct attacking runs
Positional versatility
Attacking transitions
Movement from wide into central areas
Ability to play across the front line
