Why Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi rejected Napoli
The Italian giants offered Dortmund €50 million, a 66% increase on the fee the Bundesliga club originally paid RB Salzburg in 2022.
While Dortmund were reportedly open to the deal, Adeyemi ultimately rejected the move. Soccernet.ng has exclusively uncovered the key reasons behind his decision to turn down a six million euros salary in Naples to remain in Dortmund.
His wife’s influence and family stability
In December 2024, Adeyemi privately married Swiss-Albanian rapper Loredana Zefi, becoming a stepfather to her six-year-old daughter.
Stability is paramount to his wife, and she strongly preferred to remain in Germany rather than relocate to Naples. Family considerations played a decisive role in his refusal.
Borussia Dortmund will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer, while Napoli will not.
Our people say a dry morsel of swallow with contentment is better than promised riches. Rather than risking an uncertain future, Karim chose to stay in Germany, where he remains a key player for Borussia Dortmund.
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