Borussia Dortmund announce transfer of wonderkid Karim Adeyemi to replace Man City-bound Erling Haaland in £33m deal

BORUSSIA DORTMUND have signed RB Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi for £33million, immediately replacing outgoing striker Erling Haaland.

The 20-year-old German has netted a sensational 23 goals in 42 appearances for the Austrian outfit so far this season.


And now Dortmund have confirmed he will be joining them in the summer.

Adeyemi has signed a five-year contract to keep him at the club until June 2027.

In an official statement, Dortmund said: "The #BVB has committed offensive player Karim Adeyemi.

"The 20-year-old completed his medical check-up in Dortmund today and late in the afternoon signed a contract that is valid until June 30, 2027."

READ MORE IN FOOTBALL

Erling Haaland COMPLETES Man City medical, Mbappe SPOTTED in Madrid

Tottenham vs Arsenal – offer: Get Spurs at 40/1, or Gunners at 50/1 to win

The young attacker spent two years at Bayern Munich as a youth team player before leaving for Spielvereinigung Unterhaching.

He then joined RB Salzburg in 2018 where he has blossomed into one of Europe's hottest prospects.

The announcement of Adeyemi as Dortmund's latest signing comes just hours after Man City confirmed they had reached a deal for Haaland.

The Premier League champions tweeted: "Manchester City can confirm we have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of striker Erling Haaland to the Club on 1st July 2022.

Most read in Football

WINNER TAKES ALL

Liverpool & City may be forced into incredible title play-off – here's how

MAINE MANE

Bayern Munich 'want Mane transfer after talks with Liverpool star's agent'

CHIPS ARE UP

Arsenal fans 'embarrassed' by Emirates prices for a portion of chips

LITTLE DEVIL

Ten Hag makes first Utd transfer as deal is agreed for wonderkid Harrison

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

"The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player."

Man City are though to be securing Haaland for the cut price of £51m.

And the Norwegian looks set to receive £375,000 a week – making him the joint-highest paid player alongside Kevin de Bruyne.

    Source: Read Full Article