English-born Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu-Adjei has completed his sensational move worth £1.2 million to Croatian top-flight league outfit HNK Rijeka in the ongoing summer transfer window.
The 20-year-old striker has been acquired by the Croatian club from AFC Bournemouth on a four-year contract after passing his medical tests on Monday, August 25, 2025.
A product of the English Premier League side's academy, Adu-Adjei progressed through the club’s youth system after joining as a scholar, netting 25 goals in his maiden season with the under-18s.
Despite being outstanding during his short loan spell at Carlisle United last term, where he netted twice and provided two assists in 17 matches, opportunities to break into Bournemouth's senior team remained uncertain under Andoni Iraola.
He was part of the AFC Bournemouth pre-season squad that featured in the Premier League Summer Series matches in the United States, and he managed to score in their 3-0 win over Everton.
With competition for attacking places fierce in the Premier League, Adu-Adjei and his representatives opted for a move abroad, which would provide the platform for consistent game time and aid his development.
HNK Rijeka, one of Croatia’s most competitive clubs, offers Adu-Adjei the chance to test himself at a high level while also gaining exposure to European competitions.
He will now have the opportunity to play regular senior football in a competitive European league.
Rijeka will also look to cement their place in this season’s Europa League on Thursday, taking a 1-0 aggregate lead into their play-off second leg against PAOK.
Adu-Adjei has been tipped as one of Ghana’s most promising young forwards, and the move is seen as a crucial step towards gaining regular first-team experience.
He remains eligible to feature for Ghana or England in the future.
