Borussia Dortmund signs Giannis Konstantelias from PAOK Thessaloniki
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Borussia Dortmund has signed Giannis Konstantelias, a 23-year-old attacking player, from PAOK Thessaloniki. Managing Director Lars Ricken stated they have been following Konstantelias’ development closely, highlighting his talents and experience. Konstantelias, who joined PAOK at age ten, made his first-team debut at 17 and has earned 18 caps for Greece's senior national team, scoring four goals. He expressed excitement about joining BVB and is committed to contributing to the team's success.
- •Giannis Konstantelias joins Borussia Dortmund from PAOK Thessaloniki.
- •He has made 186 competitive appearances for PAOK, scoring 41 goals.
- •Konstantelias has represented Greece at U16, U19, U21, and senior levels.
- •Borussia Dortmund's Managing Director praises his talent and potential.
- •Konstantelias stated he is excited to play for a big club like BVB.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — BVB sign Giannis Konstantelias
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — BVB signs Giannis Konstantelias
"Lars Ricken, Managing Director for Sport, explains: “We are very pleased to have convinced Giannis, a talented attacking player, to join us, and we have been following his development for quite some...
"Lars Ricken, Managing Director of Sports, explains: “We are very pleased that we were able to attract Giannis, a talented offensive player from our ranks whose development we have been following for...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:30 PMBVB sign Giannis Konstantelias
Lars Ricken, Managing Director for Sport, explains: “We are very pleased to have convinced Giannis, a talented attacking player, to join us, and we have been following his development for quite some...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:15 PMBVB signs Giannis Konstantelias
Lars Ricken, Managing Director of Sports, explains: “We are very pleased that we were able to attract Giannis, a talented offensive player from our ranks whose development we have been following for...
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