Overview
- Borussia Dortmund announced on Monday that they have signed Greece international Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk on a contract running to 30 June 2031.
- Multiple outlets report the transfer carries a guaranteed €30 million fee with up to €2 million in bonuses and a 10% sell-on clause for Genk, and Sport Bild places his base salary at about €3.5 million a year.
- Karetsas is 18, made his senior debut at 16 for Genk, and last season produced three goals and 18 assists across competitions while also scoring three goals in ten senior caps for Greece.
- The deal ended protracted talks in which Genk pushed for higher terms and several big clubs showed interest, with reports saying the player preferred a move to Dortmund.
- The signing gives Dortmund a direct creative replacement for Julian Brandt, increases competition for the attacking midfield positions, and represents a record sale for Genk that could yield future proceeds via the sell-on clause.