Borussia Dortmund sign Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk
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Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of young Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian club Genk.
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Attributed to original sourceKaretsas, 18, was the second-best provider in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League last season with 11 assists for Genk, also setting up five more and scoring two in the team’s run to the UEFA Europa League round of 16, where they lost 5-2 on aggregate to Freiburg .
Dortmund managing director of sports Lars Ricken said: "With Kos, we’re adding a player to Borussia Dortmund who, at just 18 years old, already possesses tremendous talent. We’re thrilled that we were able to get him excited about our vision, and from the very first moment of our discussions, we could tell that Kos is eager to join BVB."
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What happened
Borussia Dortmund have secured the transfer of Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk, adding the highly regarded Greek talent to their squad. Karetsas, who emerged as one of the most promising young midfielders in Belgian football, will bring creativity and technical quality to Dortmund's midfield options. The signing reflects Dortmund's continued strategy of investing in elite young prospects from across Europe. Karetsas is also a senior Greece international, further underlining his pedigree.
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Dortmund have a strong track record of developing young talent and selling on at profit (Sancho, Bellingham, Haaland), so signing Karetsas fits their established recruitment model. Karetsas adds depth and creativity in midfield, which is a position of ongoing need for Dortmund. The move may reduce minutes for existing midfield options and signals Dortmund's intent to refresh their squad with a player who already has top-level European and international experience despite his youth.
Dortmund's midfield gains a young, technically gifted addition with senior international experience, strengthening depth and long-term squad planning.
Karetsas adds midfield depth and creative quality to Dortmund; expect increased rotation options and potential impact on existing midfielders' minutes.