In the wake of the case, the German Football Federation and Adeyemi’s club, Borussia Dortmund, announced Wednesday that the German international has been ordered to visit Nordstadtliga Dortmund in the coming weeks and participate in training with children.
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However, as Bild reports, the case could have much wider-reaching consequences for the attacker.
Firstly, Adeyemi has weakened his negotiating position in the ongoing contract negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over a deal beyond 2027. The tabloid reports that BVB could even withdraw their offer to renew his contract.
At the same time, the case could negatively affect his market value and deter potential suitors for the 23-year-old, who has been linked with Inter, Manchester United and Arsenal.
If the case affects his performance on the field, it could ultimately cost him a spot on Germany’s World Cup squad.
Adeyemi will be under close scrutiny in the coming weeks, and the pressure is on the Dortmund attacker to prove his worth on the pitch and divert attention from negative headlines.