Borussia Dortmund close to signing Greek winger Konstantinos Karetsas
Borussia Dortmund and Belgian club Genk have reached a basic agreement for the transfer of 18‑year‑old Greek winger Konstantinos Karetsas. Dortmund CEO Lars Ricken said the deal is pending final paperwork, contract signing and the player's medical examinations, which are being carried out in Germany while the team is on its pre‑season tour in Japan. The agreed fee is reported as €30 million fixed, with up to €2 million in performance bonuses, and Genk will retain a 10 % sell‑on clause on any future transfer. Ricken praised Karetsas as a technically gifted talent who can contribute immediately, noting the club expects to announce the signing once the medical is completed and the player returns from Japan.
The player arrived in Dortmund for the required health checks and is expected to be officially registered with the German Football Association soon, allowing him to join the squad for the upcoming season.
Entities: BVB stock · Borussia Dortmund · Felix Nmecha · Genk · Germany · Jobe Bellingham · Konstantinos Karetsas · Laetija Quist · Laetitia Quist · Lars Ricken · Yasmin Yusif‑Hügle
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Borussia Dortmund and Genk have reached a basic agreement for the transfer of Konstantinos Karetsas.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lars Ricken, CEO of Borussia Dortmund, said the deal will be announced after the medical check.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Karetsas is described as a technically skilled player who can contribute immediately to the team.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transfer is expected to be finalized soon, possibly after the team's Japan tour.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer fee is approximately €30 million fixed, with possible €2 million bonuses.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, is currently in Dortmund undergoing medical tests.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Genk will retain a 10 % sell‑on right on any future transfer of Karetsas.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transfer is pending completion of paperwork, contract signing and medical examinations.