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Konstantelias injury and Dortmund transfer developments

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~~Giannis~~ Konstantelias ~~completes~~ injury and Dortmund transfer ~~and debut~~ developments

Giannis Konstantelias has officially completed his transfer from PAOK to Borussia Dortmund, marking the most expensive sale in the Thessaloniki-based club’s history. The deal includes a guaranteed €26 million, with performance-based bonuses that could bring the total package to approximately €29–32 million. The 23-year-old midfielder signed a contract extending his stay in Germany until June 30, 2031, with annual wages estimated between €3 million and €4 million. Dortmund sporting director Lars Ricken stated that the club has been monitoring the player for some time. The move has sparked significant backlash from PAOK ultras, who protested at Toumba Stadium demanding that owner Ivan Savvidis cancel the deal. Supporters expressed frustration over the loss of a key creative player and cited Dortmund’s relationship with PAOK’s rivals as a point of contention. Konstantelias has reunited with Greek national teammate Konstantinos Karetsas, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder signed from KRC Genk for approximately €30 million. 2031. In his Bundesliga debut against HSV, Konstantelias scored in the final moments of the first half following an assist from teammate Konstantinos Karetsas, contributing to a 2-0 victory. ~~However, the debut ended on a concerning note as Konstantelias~~ While Karetsas was ~~substituted in~~ named Player of the ~~54th minute due to~~ Match for his performance, the win was overshadowed by a ~~knee~~ serious injury ~~sustained during~~ to Konstantelias. Medical evaluations have confirmed that the midfielder suffered a ~~collision.~~ cruciate ligament rupture. Following the diagnosis, Dortmund executives Lars Ricken and Ole Book are working against a tight transfer deadline to find a replacement. The club ~~has scheduled medical examinations~~ is reportedly exploring a loan deal for 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. Konstantelias is expected to ~~determine the severity of the injury, expressing hope that~~ undergo surgery and rehabilitation in Dortmund. The move has previously sparked backlash from PAOK ultras, who protested at Toumba Stadium demanding the ~~situation is not serious.~~ deal be canceled. Regarding his recent absence from ~~recent~~ the Greece national ~~team call-ups, Makis Gagatsis,~~ team, federation president ~~of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), stated~~ Makis Gagatsis noted the ~~midfielder~~ player chose to abstain for personal ~~and family~~ reasons related to his wife’s ~~pregnancy. Gagatsis emphasized~~ pregnancy, emphasizing that the door to the national team remains “open at any moment.”

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