Joking Kehl Confirms Fine for Adeyemi - Karim Adeyemi fined after storming off in Borussia Dortmund’s win
Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has been fined following an angry outburst during a recent match. The incident occurred after he was substituted early in the 2–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Club officials have since addressed the matter and imposed a financial penalty.
Adeyemi’s frustration boiled over after head coach Niko Kovač took him off in the second half. The decision came after a reckless challenge and a lacklustre performance. Instead of heading straight to the bench, the 22-year-old reportedly attempted to storm into the dressing room prematurely.
Sporting director Sebastian Kehl intervened physically to block Adeyemi from entering. Later, Kehl described their subsequent discussion as 'very constructive'. The club confirmed the issue was now 'closed'. Dortmund has not disclosed the exact fine, though Kehl stated it falls in the 'higher five-digit range'. Media reports estimate the penalty at around €90,000. Adeyemi accepted the sanction without dispute, bringing the matter to an end. Kehl addressed the incident during the team’s training camp in Marbella. He reiterated that the club had moved on, with no further action expected.
The fine marks the conclusion of Adeyemi’s disciplinary case. The player has returned to training with the squad, and the club considers the episode resolved. No additional statements or measures are planned.
