Laporta confirms Adeyemi transfer to FC Barcelona: BVB receive €22 million fee

Background: Laporta's words in Dallas

BVB had previously "released Adeyemi for talks with other clubs," as the club from the Ruhr region announced. The attacking player had already expressed his desire to move internally beforehand; his existing contract in Dortmund ran until summer 2027. For Borussia, the departure is a financial loss; for Barcelona, it is a targeted reinforcement.

According to the transfer terms, BVB and Hansi Flick's team have agreed on a base fee of €22 million. In addition, up to €9 million in performance-related bonus payments could be added, according to consistent media reports. Furthermore, Borussia Dortmund secured a sell-on clause of 35 percent – should Barça later sell Adeyemi at a profit, BVB would earn a share once again.

The financial details of the transfer

Adeyemi had moved from Red Bull Salzburg to Dortmund four years ago for a little over €30 million. In the Bundesliga, he established himself as a fast wide forward, though he was not always spared from injuries. His sporting importance for Borussia was most recently underscored by his call-up to the German national team squad, where he will meet his future coach at Barcelona.

That is because, with Hansi Flick, the Allgäu native will have a coach in Catalonia who already knows him well from the DFB environment. Flick first called Adeyemi up to the German national team in September 2021. This personal connection is considered one of the reasons why the attacker decided early on to move to Barcelona.

Reunion with Hansi Flick

At FC Barcelona, Adeyemi is set to earn €6 million per season according to information from "Mundo Deportivo," supplemented by performance-related bonuses and the aforementioned sell-on share. This makes him one of the better-paid players in Blaugrana's squad, though not in the absolute top tier alongside stars like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

It was in Dallas, of all places, where the World Cup is currently being held, that the public confirmation of the deal took place. Laporta used the media stage to address not only Adeyemi but also further transfer plans of his club. Among other things, speculation arose about a possible signing of Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid. "Wir haben lediglich signalisiert, dass das Angebot bestehen bleibt, bis Atlético eine Alternative gefunden hat," said Laporta. "Irgendwann werden wir entscheiden, wie lange dieses Angebot gültig bleibt."

Barça's attack in transition

The Atlético officials responded mockingly: "Ihr bringt uns noch mehr zum Lachen als Barcelona." The conflict of interest with Atlético only briefly overshadowed the announcement of the Adeyemi transfer. At its core, the sporting key message remained: Barcelona is strengthening itself with pace and goal threat.

Should Álvarez also actually move, Barça would have an attacking unit of Álvarez, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Gordon, and Adeyemi, whose combined market value is reported to be around €475 million. Without Adeyemi, BVB's squad value is currently around €462 million according to "Transfermarkt" – an indication that Borussia must first compensate for the departure financially.

Lewandowski succession and Atlético reaction

It is also clear that Barcelona has lost a key performer with the departure of Robert Lewandowski: "Er ist für uns ein Schlüsselspieler," said Laporta even before the Pole's transfer to Chicago Fire FC. Lewandowski had left the club on a free transfer, meaning the Catalans had to act in the transfer market – Adeyemi is the first prominent response to that.

Laporta also addressed the relationship with Atlético in Dallas, making clear: "Wir werden nicht nach der Pfeife anderer tanzen, sondern selbst das Tempo bestimmen." An additional quote from the same media event read: "Anfangs gab es ein Missverständnis bezüglich unseres Angebots, das ich aufgeklärt habe." With this, the president alluded to disagreements in the negotiations with the Madrid city rivals.

Reactions, sources, and outlook

Sources for the reporting included dpa, SID, as well as "Mundo Deportivo" and "Sky." The Deutsche Presse-Agentur reported on July 13, 2026, that both clubs had agreed on the overall package consisting of base fee, bonuses, and sell-on clause.

BVB has so far only commented on the upcoming departure indirectly, by "releasing Adeyemi for talks with other clubs." Sporting director Lars Ricken, who has been steering sporting affairs since the departure of Sebastian Kehl, had recently emphasized that they wanted to "find a solution that is bearable for the club in talks with all parties involved."

Meanwhile, a new chapter begins for Adeyemi in Spain. After stints at Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, the winger will play in La Liga going forward – and will be part of what may be the strongest attacking ensemble in Europe. His new contract runs until 2031; his new sporting home is called Camp Nou.

What is certain: With Laporta's confirmation, the back-and-forth over Adeyemi has come to an end – provided the medical test and formal contract signing proceed as planned. Both sides had recently emphasized that both steps are now merely a formality.