Following Borussia Dortmund’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, forward Karim Adeyemi has found himself at the center of a fresh disciplinary dispute. Despite the win, the 23-year-old’s reaction to being substituted in the 60th minute has drawn sharp criticism from the club’s leadership.

Frustrated by the tactical change, Adeyemi reportedly displayed visible signs of dissent and attempted to head straight to the locker room instead of joining his teammates on the bench. Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl intervened on the touchline, firmly instructing the player to stay with the squad. Kehl later confirmed that Adeyemi would be fined, labeling the behavior "unacceptable" and noting that the team had already held extensive discussions regarding discipline in recent weeks.

This incident follows a separate, high-profile controversy in November 2024, where Adeyemi was fined €450,000 by German authorities for the illegal possession of a stun gun and a knuckleduster—items he claimed were unknowingly purchased in an online "mystery box."

With his contract set to expire in 2027 and negotiations for an extension reportedly stalling over the player’s demand for a release clause, these recurring off-field issues have soured relations with club officials. Reports from Bild and AS suggest that Dortmund may now consider selling the German international in the summer of 2026. Given his explosive pace and age, Adeyemi remains a target for several major European clubs, and a summer transfer could offer a necessary fresh start for both the player and the club.