Why Karim Adeyemi Can’t Keep His No. 27 at Barcelona

Barcelona have finalised the signing of Nigerian-born winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. The 24-year-old had hoped to wear his favourite number 27 shirt, which holds personal significance from his career and private life. However, LaLiga rules restrict first-team players to numbers 1–25. Adeyemi must now pick a new available number before he makes his debut under coach Hansi Flick.

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