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Media: BVB Nears Deal for Greek Midfielder Konstantelias for Over 30 Million Euros
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Media: BVB Nears Deal for Greek Midfielder Konstantelias for Over 30 Million Euros

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Borussia Dortmund is reportedly close to signing Greek midfielder Giannis Konstantelias for approximately 32 million euros.
  • Konstantelias, 23, has played 190 games for PAOK Thessaloniki, scoring 44 goals and providing 26 assists, and has 18 caps for Greece.
  • This potential signing follows Dortmund's acquisition of another young Greek midfielder, Konstantinos Karetsas, for a reported 30 million euros earlier in August.

German football club Borussia Dortmund appears to have found an alternative for their offensive line after a failed transfer, reportedly nearing a deal for Greek midfielder Giannis Konstantelias. Media reports suggest the club will pay around 32 million euros for the 23-year-old.

Konstantelias currently plays for Greek first division club PAOK Thessaloniki. In his career thus far, he has appeared in 190 matches, contributing 44 goals and 26 assists. He has also represented the Greek national team in 18 games.

Should the transfer materialize, Konstantelias would be the second young Greek midfielder to join Dortmund this summer. The club previously signed Konstantinos Karetsas in early August from Belgian club KRC Genk for a reported 30 million euros.

The German vice-champions had previously abandoned their pursuit of Said El Mala from league rival 1. FC Köln after weeks of negotiations. Reports indicate Köln was demanding at least 50 million euros for the winger.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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