New Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi has expressed eagerness to reunite with coach Hansi Flick and believes his high-profile move to the Spanish La Liga champions could be the catalyst for his return to the Germany national team. The 24-year-old forward, who completed his transfer from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the new season, spoke to Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo about his ambitions at the Catalan club.

A Familiar Bond With Flick

Adeyemi's relationship with Flick predates their time at Barcelona. The forward previously worked under the German coach during his stint with the national team setup and was part of the Germany squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. That existing rapport, Adeyemi believes, gives him a head start in adapting to Flick's system at club level.

'Flick knows me very well from the national team, and we're very close,' Adeyemi said. The forward has made 11 appearances for Germany but was notably absent from the squad selected for this summer's FIFA World Cup — an omission he is clearly motivated to reverse.

Germany Recall Hinges on Performance

Adeyemi was candid that a national team return will not come automatically by virtue of his new employer's prestige. '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. This comes amid a competitive landscape in German football, where forward slots are fiercely contested and form at club level remains the primary selection criterion.

Notably, Adeyemi's move to a club of Barcelona's stature — winners of the last two consecutive La Liga titles — raises his visibility significantly. Regular starts alongside elite teammates could provide the platform he needs to press his case with the national selectors.

Competition at Barcelona

Earning a consistent starting berth at Barcelona will itself be a challenge. Adeyemi is set to compete for attacking roles alongside a squad that includes Spain international Lamine Yamal, among other established names. The former Dortmund forward, however, insisted he welcomes the rivalry. 'I don't fear any player. I know that if I give my best, I will have a chance to play,' he said.

This is the competitive environment Adeyemi has chosen — deliberately — as his proving ground after his stint in the Bundesliga. His willingness to take on that pressure speaks to a confidence that his performances at Borussia Dortmund have built over recent seasons.

Title Ambitions and the Season Ahead

Beyond personal goals, Adeyemi is bullish about Barcelona's collective prospects for 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.

Barcelona's back-to-back La Liga dominance under Flick has made them one of Europe's most watched clubs heading into the new season. Whether Adeyemi can cement his place in that setup — and use it as a springboard back into the Germany fold — will be one of the more compelling storylines to track in the months ahead.