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Borussia Dortmund signs Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk for €32 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Borussia Dortmund signs Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk for €32 million

Summary

Borussia Dortmund has reportedly signed Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk for €32 million. The 18-year-old impressed in the Belgian league last season, recording 18 assists across all competitions. His style of play has drawn comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne, who similarly began his career at Genk. Karetsas, who became Greece's youngest international in 2025, is expected to impact the Bundesliga immediately. An official announcement from Dortmund is expected soon.

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Key Details

•Dortmund signs Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk for €32 million.
•Karetsas ranked second in the Belgian league with 18 assists last season.
•He is compared to Kevin De Bruyne, who also started at Genk.
•Karetsas became Greece's youngest international in March 2025.
•An official announcement from Dortmund is expected soon.

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A perfect first touch, a quick glance up, then nudging the ball past the onrushing opponent with his left foot to create enough space after two quick steps to put his teammates perfectly in the spotli...
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