Borussia Dortmund has signed Greek talent Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk. The 18-year-old is set to replace Julian Brandt, who left the BVB after seven years.
Who is Konstantinos Karetsas?
Konstantinos Karetsas is from Greece and was born in Genk, Belgium. He played for all the youth teams of KRC Genk and made his debut in the second Belgian league at the age of 15.
Karetsas' decision for Greece
In the spring of 2025, Karetsas decided to play for the Greek national team. He scored three goals in ten games and assisted seven goals.
Most valuable player in the Belgian league
Karetsas is the most valuable player in the Belgian league with a transfer fee of 35 million euros. He is set to replace Julian Brandt at Borussia Dortmund, who has a similar playing style.
Future prospects
Borussia Dortmund is currently in second place in the Bundesliga, 12 points behind Bayern Munich. The next game is on January 16, 2027, against SC Freiburg. Nico Schlotterbeck is currently injured. With Karetsas, the BVB hopes for a development that Julian Brandt often lacked.
