Barcelona summer signing wins over dressing room despite reduced role under Hansi Flick

Barcelona summer signing wins over dressing room despite reduced role under Hansi Flick Karim Adeyemi may have lost some of his early-season prominence at Barcelona, but his standing within the dressing room is pretty strong.  On that note, a recent report from SPORT highlights the German forward’s positive attitude, commitment and relationship with Hansi Flick, suggesting that his influence at the club is not limited to his time of the field. The 24-year-old arrived from Borussia Dortmund in July 2026 and reunited with Flick, who had handed him his Germany debut.  Barcelona confirmed that Adeyemi had signed a contract until 2031, bringing a versatile forward capable of playing across the front line to the squad. Flick’s trust gives Adeyemi room to handle the competition It is said that Adeyemi has earned considerable goodwill within the club through his involvement and attitude.  Although the report acknowledges that the forward can sometimes follow his own instincts, his commitment has not been questioned.  In fact, his relationship with Flick is also described as particularly strong, allowing the manager to be demanding without damaging their mutual trust. Barcelona dressing room is impressed with Adeyemi’s attitude. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) That connection is important because Adeyemi is competing in one of Barcelona’s most crowded positions.  As such, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have established themselves as key starters, while Anthony Gordon offers the pressing intensity and work rate Flick expects from his wide forwards.  Adeyemi therefore faces a difficult route into the starting XI, despite the coach’s appreciation of his qualities . Stats reveal the scale of his reduced role The difference between Adeyemi’s involvement and his actual playing time is striking.  Even though he has made 15 appearances, playing 546 minutes across competitions, he has only five starts to his name, leaving him well down Barcelona’s playing-time rankings despite featuring regularly. Furthermore, his recent reduction in minutes has also coincided with his omission from Germany’s latest squad under Jürgen Klopp.  Adeyemi’s attitude is an important asset for Barcelona The most encouraging aspect of this development is not the number of appearances but how Adeyemi has responded to the situation.  Karim Adeyemi is embracing the competition at Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Rather than allowing frustration over his reduced role to affect his relationship with the manager or teammates, he has continued to approach his position positively. That attitude matters in a squad where competition for attacking places is intense, and it can go either way.  For one, a player might express his discontent publicly, or else, like Adeyemi, he can embrace the competition to get the best out of him. Flick needs players who can accept rotation while remaining ready to influence matches when called upon.  On that note, Adeyemi’s pace, direct running and ability to create danger make him a useful alternative, particularly when Barcelona need fresh attacking energy. For now, however, Adeyemi needs to turn those substitute appearances into a more consistent contribution.  The competition is formidable, but having Flick’s trust gives him a platform from which to fight for a bigger role.