Bundesliga & LaLiga – Borussia Dortmund’s Summer of Change
The headline move of this window belongs to Karim Adeyemi, who has completed a transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona. Adeyemi’s departure is the standout deal of Dortmund's summer, representing a transfer to Barcelona. The move underlines Barcelona's continued willingness to pursue high-profile Bundesliga talent.
Adeyemi's exit is just one piece of a remarkably busy summer. Dortmund have been operating a clear-out at pace, moving on several players either permanently or as free agents. Salih Özcan has departed on a free to Beşiktaş, while Charalampos Drakas has joined VfL Bochum and Kitos has moved to SC Paderborn 07, both without fees. Fidjeu-Tazemeta has joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern on a free, and Pascal Aning has moved to Telstar, also on a free. Tony Reitz has been transferred to 1. FC Magdeburg, and Taycan Macid Etcibasi to Hannover 96, further thinning Dortmund's squad depth. Junior Duranville, who returned from a loan spell at FC Basel 1893, was sold to Lyon on a permanent transfer.
On the incoming side, Dortmund have been more selective. Jefferson Lerma has arrived at Borussia Dortmund on a transfer from Independiente del Valle. Young prospect Kouakou Joane Gadou has joined from Red Bull Salzburg on a permanent deal, and Yamamoto has come in on loan from Gamba Osaka. The pattern is clear: Dortmund are streamlining a bloated squad, backing youth, and bringing in targeted additions rather than splashing out across the board.
Ligue 1 – Lyon Strengthen with Duranville Signing
Olympique Lyonnais have moved swiftly to secure Junior Duranville from Borussia Dortmund on a permanent transfer.
Süper Lig – Beşiktaş Add Bundesliga Experience for Free
Beşiktaş have bolstered their midfield by signing Salih Özcan on a free transfer following his departure from Borussia Dortmund.
Eredivisie – Telstar Pick Up Dortmund Prospect
The move reflects the kind of opportunity lower-league clubs can seize when a major side conducts a large-scale clearout — Aning arrives with Bundesliga exposure and will be expected to contribute immediately in the Eerste Divisie.
With the summer window still open, Dortmund’s transformation is the story of the moment. Whether their incoming business proves sufficient to offset the volume of departures — including a talent of Adeyemi’s calibre — will become clearer once the competitive season begins.