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Borussia Dortmund agrees €32m deal for Konstaninos Karetsas from KRC Genk

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Borussia Dortmund agrees €32m deal for Konstaninos Karetsas from KRC Genk

Summary

Borussia Dortmund has confirmed an agreement with KRC Genk for midfielder Konstaninos Karetsas at a fee of €32 million plus add-ons. Milan attempted to enter the negotiations but were too late in making a firm bid after needing to complete prior sales. Dortmund's sporting director Ole Book facilitated the deal, which ensures the club can provide Champions League football. The previous asking price for Karetsas was €40 million, with an initial rejected offer of €30 million plus bonuses.

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•Dortmund finalizes €32m deal for Karetsas from Genk.
•Milan failed to secure Karetsas due to delayed bid.
•Dortmund's deal includes easy-to-achieve add-ons.
•Karetsas is an 18-year-old Greece international.
•Milan aimed to enhance their squad but could not match Dortmund's timing.

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4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Milan beaten to Karetsas, as Borussia Dortmund guarantee €32m plus bonus deal

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Multiple sources confirm Milan were too late on Konstaninos Karetsas, as Borussia Dortmund shook hands today with KRC Genk for €32m plus add-ons.The Rossoneri tried to go a different route by presen...
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