What was Karim Adeyemi fined for?

Karim Adeyemi, the Borussia Dortmund star, was fined nearly £400,000 for possessing illegal weapons, including a knuckle duster and a taser.

How much was Karim Adeyemi's fine?

Adeyemi was fined £396,411.75 (€450,000), which he must pay in 60 daily installments of £6,606.86.

How did the Karim Adeyemi incident affect the Germany national team?

The incident caused a stir ahead of an important Germany national team match, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the "issue is a bit too big before such an important game" and refusing to comment further. Adeyemi did not play in Germany's 6-0 win over Slovakia.

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Dortmund Star Fined £400K for Illegal Weapons Possession

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Karim Adeyemi fined £396,411.75 for possessing illegal weapons
Offense dates back to 2024, avoided public trial
Adeyemi did not inform Germany national team of incident

Dortmund Star Fined £400K for Illegal Weapons Possession

According to a report from German publication BILD, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United target Karim Adeyemi has been fined a staggering £396,411.75 (€450,000) for the possession of illegal weapons. The 23-year-old winger must pay the fine in 60 daily installments, with each payment totaling £6,606.86.

The public prosecutor's office in Germany stated that the penalty became legally binding on October 30, 2025, after Adeyemi was found to be in possession of a knuckle duster and a taser. The offense dates back to 2024, and the decision was made by a district court in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Adeyemi has avoided a public trial and will not receive a criminal record.

The incident has caused a stir ahead of an important Germany national team match. Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann said the "issue is a bit too big before such an important game" and refused to comment further. Adeyemi did not play in Germany's 6-0 win over Slovakia on Monday night.