‘I love being here’ - Karim Adeyemi delights in scoring first Barcelona goal against FC Basel
Karim Adeyemi expressed his excitement after scoring his first goal for Barcelona in a pre-season friendly against FC Basel. The young forward noted that he is still adapting to the high demands of playing for a top-tier club.
Why it matters
As a high-profile signing, Adeyemi's performance is a key indicator of Barcelona's squad development ahead of the new La Liga season.
Karim Adeyemi was a very happy man after scoring his first goal for Barcelona in Sunday's 5-2 pre-season friendly win over FC Basel.
The summer signing opening the scoring for Hansi Flick's side in their penultimate friendly before the start of the new season with a fine finish from inside the penalty area.
Adeyemi spoke to the media afterwards and admitted that he was loving life at Barcelona but acknowledged he's still getting used to the demands of playing for the Catalan giants.
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