Karetsas signs with Dortmund, announcement pending
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has officially signed a five-year contract with German club Borussia Dortmund.
- The transfer fee is reportedly around 35 million euros, with Karetsas set to earn approximately 3.5 million euros annually.
- Karetsas has chosen the number 10 jersey, signaling the club's high expectations for the young talent's future contributions.
Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has finalized his move to Borussia Dortmund, signing a five-year contract with the Bundesliga club. The official announcement from the German team is now the only remaining formality to complete the significant transfer of the 19-year-old talent.
Karetsas successfully passed his medical examinations on Tuesday, July 29, and proceeded to sign his contract the following day. Reports indicate the transfer fee is close to 35 million euros, with the young player securing an annual salary of approximately 3.5 million euros. This move represents a substantial investment by Dortmund in the promising midfielder.
By selecting the number 10 jersey, Karetsas signals the club's strong belief in his potential and his anticipated role as a key player for Dortmund's future. The Greek international is now poised to embark on this new challenge in Germany's top football league, aiming to make a significant impact.
(Note: The provided text includes a date '29/07' which falls on a Tuesday, and 'one day later' for the signing. Assuming the article was published shortly after, the date of signing would be July 30th. The tweet date is July 30, 2026, which is a Thursday. There is a discrepancy in the day of the week for July 29th and 30th between the text and the tweet, and the year in the tweet is 2026 while the text implies 2024. This output uses the information as presented in the text and tweet, acknowledging potential inconsistencies.)
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.