Borussia Dortmund signs Greek teen Konstantinos Karetsas until 2031 FAST-MOVING
Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of 18‑year‑old Greek international Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian club KRC Genk. The forward agreed to a five‑year contract that runs until 30 June 2031 and will wear the number 19 shirt. The transfer fee is reported at around €30 million, with possible bonuses raising the total to roughly €32 million and a 10 % sell‑on clause for Genk.
Karetsas arrives as a creative replacement for Julian Brandt, who left for Ajax. In his last season with Genk he made 34 league appearances, supplied 11 assists and scored two goals in the Europa League, and has earned ten caps for Greece, netting three times. Dortmund’s sport‑business director Lars Ricken and sporting director Ole Book praised his technical skill, creativity and potential to strengthen the BVB’s attack. The club promoted the move with a humorous video featuring Karetsas ordering a Greek gyro, underscoring the excitement among fans and the club’s ambition to close the gap with league leaders.
Entities: Borussia Dortmund · KRC Genk · Konstantinos Karetsas · Lars Ricken · Michel Ribeiro · Ole Book
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- [● 17 SOURCES] Sport director Ole Book and business director Lars Ricken praised Karetsas' creativity, technical skill and potential to enrich the team. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Konstantinos Karetsas transferred from KRC Genk to Borussia Dortmund. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 17 SOURCES] The transfer fee was reported at about €30 million, potentially rising to €32 million with bonuses. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 17 SOURCES] Karetsas is 18 years old, has 10 caps for Greece and has scored three international goals. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Karetsas will wear the number 19 shirt for Borussia Dortmund. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 17 SOURCES] In his last season with Genk he made 34 league appearances, provided 11 assists and scored two Europa League goals. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Karetsas signed a five‑year contract that runs until 30 June 2031. (All belongs=true articles)
- [● 17 SOURCES] Dortmund view Karetsas as a creative replacement for Julian Brandt. (All belongs=true articles)