Flick Pushes for Rapid Adeyemi Deal Ahead of Barcelona Preseason

Hansi Flick does not want to waste a single day of his first Barcelona preseason. He wants Karim Adeyemi on the grass with him on Monday.

Barcelona have moved decisively for the Borussia Dortmund winger, submitting a bid that has already sent a ripple through both clubs. Adeyemi is described as keen on the switch to Camp Nou, viewing the move as the next step in his career.

Journalist Gerard Romero reports that Flick “hopes that Adeyemi will be with the group on Monday at the start of the Blaugrana preseason.”

That is an aggressive timeline. Barça’s players are due back next week, but the new coach will be missing a large portion of his core squad, with many still at World Cup 2026 or on extended breaks after the tournament.

That absence of stars only sharpens Flick’s stance. He wants his new ideas drilled early, and he wants a player he already knows to help set the tone.

Adeyemi has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona, leaving the two clubs to thrash out a fee. The negotiation now sits between the Catalan board and Dortmund’s hierarchy, with the clock ticking toward Monday’s first session.

Flick’s interest is no mystery. He worked with Adeyemi during his spell in charge of the German national team and came away convinced by the winger’s pace, direct running, and capacity to stretch defenses. At 24, Adeyemi fits the profile of a long-term piece in a rebuilt Barça attack, one that needs more vertical threat and intensity without the ball.

For Flick, the reunion would offer something even more valuable: a familiar face who already understands his demands. For Barcelona, the question is simple—can they move fast enough in the market to hand their new coach the winger he wants before the first whistle of preseason blows?