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Borussia Dortmund Signs Greek Youngster Konstantinos Karetsas for Reported Record Fee
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Borussia Dortmund Signs Greek Youngster Konstantinos Karetsas for Reported Record Fee

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Borussia Dortmund has officially signed 18-year-old Greek international attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas.
  • The transfer fee, potentially exceeding 35 million euros with bonuses, is reportedly one of the club's largest investments in a young player.
  • Karetsas joins on a contract until June 30, 2031, and aims to contribute to the team's success.

German club Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the signing of promising 18-year-old Greek international attacking midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. The transfer marks a significant investment for the club, with reports suggesting the deal could exceed 35 million euros when factoring in bonuses and additional clauses, potentially surpassing their previous record sale.

Karetsas joins Dortmund on a long-term contract running until June 30, 2031. The move represents a major step in his career, offering him the chance to develop at a club renowned for nurturing young talent and to compete at the highest level in the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund described Karetsas as a player with immense talent despite his young age. Lars Ricken, the club's sporting director, expressed the club's admiration for the player's desire to join their project and emphasized their commitment to helping him further develop his potential. Ole Buch, the sporting director, highlighted Karetsas's creativity, technical skills, and ability to find solutions in tight spaces as valuable assets that will strengthen the team.

Borussia Dortmund is a special club, and I am very proud to wear its jersey. I look forward to meeting my teammates and playing in front of the fans in this impressive stadium. I want to help the team achieve its goals.

— Konstantinos KaretsasThe new signing expressing his enthusiasm after joining Borussia Dortmund.

Karetsas moves to Germany after an impressive season with Genk in the Belgian league, where he scored 11 goals in 34 appearances. He also contributed two goals and five assists in 11 Europa League matches. The young midfielder has already made his mark on the international stage, earning 10 caps and scoring three goals for the Greek national team since his debut in March 2025.

Expressing his excitement about the new challenge, Karetsas stated, "Borussia Dortmund is a special club, and I am very proud to wear its jersey. I look forward to meeting my teammates and playing in front of the fans in this impressive stadium. I want to help the team achieve its goals."

The 18-year-old attacking talent joins on a deal through June 30, 2031.

— Borussia DortmundOfficial announcement of the player's contract duration.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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