Borussia Dortmund is on the verge of a major transfer: the club is set to sign Greek teenager Konstantinos Karetsas for 30 million euros plus bonuses. The 18-year-old is expected to replace Julian Brandt.
What happened?
The transfer of the 18-year-old from Belgian top-flight club KRC Genk is reportedly almost complete. The fee for the teenager, who is contracted until the summer of 2029, is expected to be 30 million euros plus two million euros in bonuses.
Why is this important for Borussia Dortmund?
The young player was born in Genk but has already played for Greece's national team. In the last Europa League season, Karetsas' team was eliminated in the round of 16 by SC Freiburg. Borussia Dortmund currently sits in 2nd place in the Bundesliga table with 73 points, 22 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses from 34 games.
What comes next?
The mandatory medical check at the football club is expected to take place in the next few days. Borussia Dortmund will face Werder Bremen on October 10, 2026. Currently, Nico Schlotterbeck is injured.
Borussia Dortmund scored 70 goals and conceded 34 in the last season, resulting in a positive goal difference of 36. The team is 16 points behind league leaders Bayern München. The last game against Werder Bremen ended with a 2-0 win for Borussia Dortmund on May 16, 2026.
