Adeyemi "shines" in friendly win against Basel

Karim Adeyemi is making a name for himself at FC Barcelona!

The ex-Salzburg player scored his first goal for the Catalans in a friendly against FC Basel, which they won 5-2.

Spanish media also reported on the 24-year-old's performance. "Adeyemi sends a message," reads the headline in "Marca". The outlet further writes of a clear victory in which "Karim Adeyemi particularly shone." He is described as the "man of the match."

In addition to his first goal, he also provided the assist for another goal for the Catalans. "The forward delivered a very strong performance and made a statement: he wants to secure a place in the starting eleven. In an attack where there will be extremely tough competition, the German is slowly gaining an advantage. He played well on both the right and left wings and was decisive," the report continues.

Adeyemi Impresses with Technique and Pace

"Sport," on the other hand, was impressed by his pace. "The German delivered his best performance of the pre-season. He was fast and very effective in his dribbles; his start to the game was promising. His first goal for Barca came after a remarkable play, where he demonstrated his great potential," the newspaper analyzed.

For the club, the league season kicks off on August 23 with the match against Elche. It remains to be seen whether Adeyemi can prevail against the strong competition. The German only moved from BVB to the Catalans in July.