Adeyemi affair: Dortmund's football star takes issue and is severely punished!

Adeyemi affair: Dortmund's football star takes issue and is severely punished!

In the last meeting of 2025, Borussia Dortmund managed a solid 2-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. This catapulted Dortmund to second place in the Bundesliga, but the highlight was overshadowed by an unpleasant incident. Karim Adeyemi, who has recently been criticized for his rather mixed performances, let off a lot of steam after being substituted. The 23-year-old striker angrily marched straight towards the locker room, which was not without consequences. Sebastian Kehl, Borussia Dortmund's sports director, saw a need for action and fined Adeyemi for his inappropriate behavior after the substitution, as [Ruhr24](https://www.ruhr24.de/bvb/ Glanzparade-borussia-dortmund-bvb-karim-adeyemi-kritik-frank-buschmann-zukunft-abloese-transfer-94098423.html) reports.

Speaking after the game, Kehl said the decision to replace Adeyemi was entirely justified given his poor performance. “Players have to accept the coach’s decisions,” he emphasized and condemned the reaction shown. During the game, Adeyemi had scored six goals and three assists in 22 appearances so far, usually playing alongside or behind Serhou Guirassy and sporadically on the right wing, as the New York Times notes.

Changing thoughts and reactions

The incident shook up more than just those responsible for the sport. Sports commentator Frank Buschmann spoke on the Sky program “Glanzparade” and stated without reservation that a separation from Adeyemi would make sense for the future of the club. He believes that if a reasonable offer of at least €60 million is received, a sale in the summer should definitely be considered. “There is something in the air,” Buschmann commented, pointing to the recent negative headlines surrounding Adeyemi, including the bottle-throwing episode and other incidents in the past.

In addition, Adeyemi's wife, Loredana, caused a stir with a post on social media, which brought the entire situation even more into the focus of reporting. Borussia Dortmund now sees itself in a position to make an informed decision by the summer: Will Adeyemi stay in the squad or is it time to let him go? The discussion about the player and his future will certainly dominate the media for the next few weeks.

Look at the table

The success in Gladbach was important for Dortmund in order not to lose touch with the top. Six points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, who have one game less in their account, indicate an open battle for the title. Given the current form and internal tensions, the tide could quickly turn. Whether Adeyemi will contribute to this or not is currently unclear.

The coming weeks will be exciting, and the question remains whether Borussia can take the right path for overzealous talent.