Adeyemi's Agent Stands by Player amidst DFB Criticism
Karim Adeyemi's representative, Thomas Solomon, has come to the defense of the Borussia Dortmund forward, following criticism from the German Football Association (DFB) over the player's decision to skip the U21 team's international trips.
Solomon, speaking to Sport1, declared that Adeyemi remains proud to represent the German national team, and his commitment to the team will not waver. "We were taken aback by the DFB's remarks. Karim has worn the German eagle with pride throughout, and he will continue to do so in the future," Solomon explained.
This week, Germany's U21s face Poland in Essen, and Adeyemi had opted to remain with BVB, training with the club instead of traveling with the team. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf commended Adeyemi's decision, stating that it demonstrated his dedication to the national team.
Neuendorf continued, "There's no point in compelling someone to join us if they're only half-committed. It doesn't help the team if someone isn't truly invested. It speaks volumes about Adeyemi's commitment that he takes representing Germany so seriously." BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke echoed Neuendorf's sentiments, agreeing that Adeyemi should be commended for his dedication to the club.
Angered by the DFB's stance, some pundits, such as former national team player Markus Babbel, suggested that Adeyemi was choosing to avoid the U21 team. However, Solomon sees things differently. "Playing for Germany is Karim's ultimate aspiration. That's why he participated in the U21 team's training camp," Solomon announced.
Recently, Adeyemi has found himself in a tough phase, receiving fewer starts at Dortmund, managing only three Bundesliga starts so far, and failing to play a complete 90-minute game. As a result, Solomon and Adeyemi have decided that the Borussia Dortmund striker should focus on re-establishing himself with the club and earning a place in the German U21 or national team.
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While the article fails to mention it explicitly, Karim Adeyemi had expressed his intent to remain with Borussia Dortmund, turning down offers from Premier League clubs and Napoli, focusing on contributing to BVB's success in the process [1][2].
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Regardless of the DFB's criticism, Adeyemi's loyalty to Borussia Dortmund, coupled with his impressive performance in recent games, may position him for a solid comeback within the club and could possibly earn him a spot within the German U21 or senior team.
