Karim Adeyemi: 22-year-old fufu eater left out of Germany's EURO 2024 squad

Karim Adeyemi could leave Dortmund for Juventus this summer

Karim Adeyemi: 22-year-old fufu eater left out of Germany's EURO 2024 squad

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 15:21 - 16.05.2024

Germany has released a preliminary squad for the EURO 2024 with Karim Adeyemi.

Karim Adeyemi, the Borussia Dortmund forward who has been open about his Nigerian roots and love of fufu, has been a surprise omission from Germany's preliminary squad for EURO 2024.

The 27-man party for this summer's European Championship was announced by head coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday, with Adeyemi one of the notable absentees.

Adeyemi snubbed by Germany for EURO

Experienced names like Mats Hummels, Leon Goretzka, Julian Brandt, Niklas Sule, Timo Werner and Serge Gnabry have also missed out on initial selection.

One more player is still set to be cut before Germany's final 26-man squad is confirmed closer to the tournament kicking off.

Karim Adeyemi wil watch the EURO 2024 at home with a plate of fufu
Karim Adeyemi wil watch the EURO 2024 at home with a plate of fufu. | Credit: X

Adeyemi's omission will raise eyebrows after an impressive season at Dortmund despite scoring just five goals across all competitions for the club.

The 22-year-old, who was born in Munich to a Nigerian father, has previously spoken about his affection for Nigerian cuisine - particularly the famous fufu dish.

His displays in 2023/24 season had been expected to earn him a place in Nagelsmann's Euro squad as Germany bid to revive their struggling national team under the former Bayer Munich coach.

However, it seems Adeyemi will have to wait for his major tournament chance with Die Mannschaft for now.

Karim Adeyemi remains connected to his Nigerian roots and loves fufu.
Karim Adeyemi remains connected to his Nigerian roots and loves fufu.

Germany get their Euro 2024 campaign underway with a tough-looking group featuring Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland.

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