Borussia Dortmund Win Race for KRC Genk’s Konstantinos Karetsas

Published: July 27, 2026, 4:22 pm

Borussia Dortmund have successfully secured the signing of 18-year-old Greece international Konstantinos Karetsas, finalizing a deal with KRC Genk valued at €32 million plus additional bonuses. The transfer was confirmed after Dortmund's director of sport, Ole Book, traveled to complete the negotiations today.

AC Milan had expressed significant interest in the creative midfielder, who operates in a trequartista role—a profile the Rossoneri squad currently lacks. In an attempt to pursue the talent, Milan officials held a direct call with coach Ruben Amorim over the last few days to present their sporting project. However, the Italian club was unable to formalize a bid, as they needed to generate funds through player sales first. This delay left them unable to match the decisive approach taken by the German side.

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