Karim Adeyemi: Borrusia Dortmund accepts Juventus’ offer for Nigerian ‘fufu’ man

Karim Adeyemi born to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother, was previously linked with a move to Chelsea

German Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund has accepted Juventus’ initial offer to sign German-Nigerian forward Karim Adeyemi, Soccernet.ng reports.

Reports circulating in the Italian media suggest that the Serie A giants are keen to lure the pacy forward to the Allianz Stadium for the upcoming season.

Soccernet.ng Managing Editor, Lolade Adewuyi, confirmed that Dortmund has agreed to Juventus’ offer, which includes a €39 million transfer fee with an additional €5 million in possible add-ons.

The former Bayern Munich academy player, will not be traveling with the Dortmund squad to Austria for their match against Villarreal at the Cashpoint Arena. Instead, he will head to Turin to finalize the deal.

The 22-year-old forward is reportedly interested in joining a club that will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season. With Juventus securing a spot in the prestigious tournament, the move aligns with Adeyemi’s ambitions.

Nicknamed the “Nigerian Fufu Man” for his comments about the Nigerian food’s role in his sprinting prowess, Adeyemi has garnered significant attention in the Nigerian football community.

The charitable contributions of the former RB Sarlzburg player to his father’s home country through his foundation and his regular visits to Nigeria further endear him to fans.

Although there has been no official announcement from the two clubs regarding this transfer deal, the Italian fans are eagerly awaiting further news on the deal.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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