Adeyemi keen to reunite with Flick, eyes Germany recall after Barcelona move
Madrid, July 30
New Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi is looking forward to working again with coach Hansi Flick and believes his move to the Spanish giants could help him regain his place in the Germany national team.
The 24-year-old forward, who joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund, has made 11 appearances for Germany but was left out of the squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup.
Adeyemi previously worked with Flick during his time with the Germany national team and was part of the squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The forward said his existing relationship with Flick will help him settle into life at Barcelona. "Flick knows me very well from the national team, and we're very close," Adeyemi told Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo, according to Xinhua.
The forward is hopeful that playing regularly and performing well for Barcelona can improve his chances of earning a Germany recall. However, Adeyemi stressed that his return to the national team will depend on his performances rather than his new club status. "It's down to me if I return to the national team or not. I'm convinced that if I play well, I'll be there," he said.
Adeyemi will now look to establish himself at a Barcelona side that has won the last two La Liga titles. The German is confident that the Catalan club can continue its successful run and challenge for more silverware in the upcoming campaign.
"I have a feeling it will be a very good season, hopefully with many titles. Great things await us. We want to achieve everything, and we can. That's what we train for, and we will work hard every day," he said.
Adeyemi is also set to compete for playing time alongside several established attacking players, including Spain international Lamine Yamal. However, the former Dortmund forward insisted he is not intimidated by the competition for places. "I don't fear any player. I know that if I give my best, I will have a chance to play," Adeyemi said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Barca winning back-to-back La Liga titles is impressive but missing out on Champions League success. Adeyemi could be the missing piece! His pace and direct running are exactly what they need against those parked buses in Spain. Good luck to him!
Adeyemi saying he 'fears no player' - that's the mentality Indian fans love! But honestly, competing with Yamal, Raphinha, and Felix won't be easy. He needs to hit the ground running. Flick's familiarity will help but performances matter more. Let's see if he can handle the pressure at Camp Nou!
To be honest, I'm not fully convinced. Adeyemi was inconsistent at Dortmund - some matches he looked world class, others he disappeared completely. Barcelona needs someone reliable week in, week out. But if Flick can get the best out of him like he did with Germany, then maybe this works out. Time will tell 🤔
India's got some serious talent too - if only we had a Flick-like coach to develop our players! Adeyemi's story shows how important a good coach relationship is for a player's career. Hope he gets his Germany recall, he deserves it after taking this brave step to La Liga! 🙏✨
Honestly smart move by Adeyemi. Working under Flick again, going to a club that's been dominating La Liga, and having a fresh start away from Bundesliga pressure. India's Sunil Chhetri also showed that moving to different leagues can reignite a career. Wishing him all the best!
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