MADRID, July 30 (Xinhua) -- New FC Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi has said he is looking forward to reuniting with coach Hansi Flick and hopes the move will help him regain his place in the Germany squad.
The former Borussia Dortmund forward has made 11 appearances for Germany but was left out of the squad for this summer's World Cup.
Adeyemi, who worked under Flick with the national team and was part of Germany's squad at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, told Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo that the Barcelona coach "knows me very well from the national team, and we're very close."
The 24-year-old said playing for Barcelona could improve his international prospects but stressed he must earn a recall through his performances.
"It's down to me if I return to the national team or not. I'm convinced that if I play well, I'll be there," he said.
Barcelona has won the past two La Liga titles, and Adeyemi said he was confident the club could enjoy another successful campaign.
"I have a feeling it will be a very good season, hopefully with many titles. Great things await us. We want to achieve everything, and we can. That's what we train for, and we will work hard every day," he said.
Asked about competing with Spain forward Lamine Yamal for a place in the team, he dismissed any concerns.
"I don't fear any player. I know that if I give my best, I will have a chance to play," he said. ■
