Winger Adeyemi of Barcelona recently gave an interview to Catalan media outlet ARA.

On Goalscoring:

Yes, maybe. I don't know. Before I go to sleep, I try to imagine myself scoring a goal. But in that moment, it's hard to think. I don't think about anything—it's just instinct. Thoughts about how to receive the ball, how to dribble—those only come naturally. It's completely instinctive. I think for every footballer, you have to keep your mind relaxed. And that's exactly how I perform in those situations. If my mind is relaxed, I can do anything.

On Defense:

Of course, people always say that we are the first line of defense. So we attack from the front. I think we have very good pressing, and we know what we need to do. If we work together, like I said, we're unstoppable. Whether we have the ball or not, we're very dangerous. Yes, Hans (Flick) wants us to do that. So we give our all during defensive pressing and when we have possession. He wants me to play freely, use my pace and skill in one-on-one situations, and work well with the whole team. I'll try to do that, and when I score or assist, I'll be very happy. But ultimately, winning the match is what matters most. So far, we've been doing that, so I'm really happy and looking forward to the next game.

On Playing Time:

I think it would be a lie if I said I don't care about playing. I think it's best when every player believes they should be starting, because that way we can show very high levels in training, even when it's just a few minutes coming off the bench. We have to compete—football is competition. I'm not the type to be jealous or complain about why someone else plays and I don't. I work hard every day to prove to the coach that I deserve to play, and I think every player thinks that way. So it's healthy competitive tension, not a toxic, bad environment. We have a great team atmosphere, everyone notices that, and Hans really values that too. I think having a good environment is the most important thing. If you have that, you can achieve anything.

On His First Goal for Barcelona:

Honestly, that goal was so beautiful. I just thought it was incredible. I felt it immediately—it was such a special moment. It was an unbelievable moment and a beautiful goal. In the end, I was just pure joy. Yes, that's what I thought, and I've also talked to some people about it. I'm really thinking about this because I feel like I've only played one or two matches, I've scored, and the fans are chanting my name like a song. I just love that feeling. The love of the fans is amazing. Being welcomed so warmly at a new club, in a new country—you just feel incredibly happy. It feels like things couldn't be more perfect. But I think ultimately people can sense or see that I want to do something for this club. I just want to be myself, live authentically, smile through everything, and always try to help the team.

On Learning Spanish and Catalan:

When I really start learning Spanish, I'll definitely also learn Catalan, because it's like back in my home region of Bavaria—people also tell me I'm not German, I'm Bavarian. Catalans are really like us, so I understand that atmosphere, and I have great respect for it. Of course, I'll learn all of this, and I believe I'll do well—just give it a little time. You know, for me, understanding a place isn't about searching online or asking others. For me, it's about feeling it in my heart. I'm the type who likes to observe and feel the differences between different countries or cities. So when I came here, it was a completely different environment, but I quickly felt at home. That's why I need to understand what makes this place unique—that it's different from other places. Like I said, Bavarians are also very proud of their identity, and when you come here, you can directly feel that same pride.

On Barcelona as a Club:

Barcelona isn't just a club—it's like a big family. I feel that every day, whether I'm driving to the club or meeting fans outside. Of course, it's not just because we're Barcelona players, but they really want you to feel welcome. I've also noticed this with older people. That's something I'm very grateful for, because when you see older people smiling at you just because they've seen you on TV or at the stadium sometimes, it's a completely different feeling from the enthusiasm of younger people who see you on social media all the time. So it's really warm and kind here, like a family. I really like this place.

On Nigeria and Charitable Work:

We also do a lot of charitable work. Recently we've been building a hospital in a region of Nigeria. Although it's not completely finished yet, we also have a youth football academy there. We also try to organize matches for children. We also try to provide housing for the homeless. We've also built many things—how should I put it—water points and sanitation facilities for villages, so people in different villages can have proper sanitation infrastructure. My father does a lot of work there; he's there almost every month. This is really a big thing for us, and I really want to do it. I enjoy going there to see how everything is progressing. I try to go every year. I didn't go last year, but I will this year. Basically, I go there once every one or two years.

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