Karim Adeyemi has been known to a wider public since his debut in the national team against Armenia. The 19-year-old from Munich is considered a storm jewel, not only for Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern to play poker for.
Didi Hamann is certain: The young German attacker Karim Adeyemi, currently in the service of RB Salzburg, would be in better hands with Borussia Dortmund than with FC Bayern from next summer: the football expert of the pay-TV channel “Sky” listed four reasons in detail who clearly speak for it: In Munich, the 19-year-old would have to deal with Robert Lewandowski as a competitor. Adeyemi would have no chance of a regular place. More than 20 minutes of playing time per game would not be possible. In Dortmund it would look different because Hamann knows that Erling Haaland, the Norwegian goal machine, will leave BVB. In addition, BVB is known as a talent factory at the highest level and Dortmund football would be better suited to the fast Adeyemi. Period.
Lothar Matthäus, on the other hand, another important Sky football expert and headline supplier, trusts Adeyemi to assert himself in Munich despite his young age. In his column, Matthäus raved about its “incredible speed”. “He has the potential to be“ priceless for most clubs in a few years. ”The young international will“ be able to choose which club to switch to ”.
For Bayern, Adeyemi’s commitment would be a return campaign
These are still all speculations. It is guaranteed: Last Saturday, consultants Thomas Solomon and father Abbey were in Munich to hold initial discussions. What is certain is that the two had previously presented in Dortmund. The offers are explored, after all, it is important to make the best choice for the storm talent. A move within the Red Bull empire to RB Leipzig would also be conceivable, but is not considered likely. Just as little as the way abroad, for example to Liverpool FC.
For Bayern, an obligation of the super talent, who only celebrated his international debut in September under Hans Flick, would be a kind of return action. Adeyemi, who was born in Munich, played for Bayern until he was ten – but was eliminated. According to the player, because it “no longer fit”. Maybe that was his luck, because he found accommodation with SpVgg Unterhaching. There Manfred “Manni” Schwabl, himself a professional with Bayern for many years, held his protective hand over the huge talent. And that was necessary. “I went to school with Karim more often than with my own children. There was always something,” said Schwabl in an interview. “He was a little Bazi” (for all non-Bavarians: rascals, crooks).
Schwabl’s commitment was worth it
It was worth it for Schwabl and the club. Adeyemi developed and at the age of 16 was sold to RB Salzburg for three million euros. The two of them still have a good relationship today. Adeyemi’s parents, the father is from Nigeria and the mother from Romania, both work for the association. As for the future of his protégé, Schwabl is optimistic. He sees the young professional in better hands at BVB: “I think he would be a great fit for Dortmund in terms of playing style (…)”. He doesn’t know who will win. “These will be exciting weeks”.
So the outcome of poker is open. But Bayern are serious. They didn’t want to pay three million for the then 16-year-old (so RB Salzburg struck). This time they should be more ready to transfer the estimated 30 to 40 million euros, which are well above (a coveted talent can of course drive prices up). In addition, for reasons of prestige, Bayern do not want to lose the poker for the greatest German storm talent. In the end, the decision rests entirely with Adeyemi and those around him.
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