"Haven't been this excited about a transfer" - Fans react as Dortmund announce Karetsas signing

Borussia Dortmund have announced their fourth signing of the summer with Konstantinos Karetsas joining from Belgian side Genk.

The Greek international has completed a €30 million transfer, making him one of the most expensive purchases in Dortmund's history and was unveiled to the fans on Monday.

Just 18 years of age, Karetsas will be donning the number 19 jersey that was left vacant following Julian Brandt's departure.

Fans were enthusiastic about the move, taking to X to express their delight. Here are some of the best reactions to Dortmund's latest transfer:

One user issued this heartwarming message:

""Heartfelt welcome to the best club in the world.""

Another X user issued an identical message for the 18-year-old:

"A hearty welcome to the coolest club in the world."

Genk, the club Karetsas switched from, had a message for Dortmund too:

""Take care of him 🤩💙""

One fan was puzzled at the jersey number handed to Karetsas:

""Why not the 10???
What's with always saving the best numbers?
Cool transfers - number policy I don't like at all.""

One user contemplated that perhaps Number 10 was being saved for another potential signing:

""10 is also still being saved up for El Mala🤔""

Meanwhile, another fan speculated that it could be reserved for one of their former stars who has been linked with a return this summer:

""10 stays free for Sancho 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩""

But another fan felt the number on his back doesn't really matter:

""That's so crazy that people are actually getting worked up about what number he has 😂. That doesn't itch at all, even if he had the 99, it's really irrelevant. As if the number decides how well he plays now.""

One X user, though happy to see Karetsas at BVB, wanted to see the back of the manager:

""Finally 🤩🤩 now just get rid of Kovac too, so players like him can cook""

The sentiment was echoed by another X user, who tweeted:

""And when will Kovac be fired? That's the only news we're interested in.""

A fan tweeted of his excitement upon hearing the news:

""I haven't been this excited about a transfer in a long time like I am about this one! 🥳🖤💛""

One more X account hyped up the move:

""brah that's my club I'm bawling we're so back""

One fan drew links with a former club legend Mario Gotze for achieving a lot after donning the number 19 jersey at the club while touting Karetsas to emulate the same:

""The previous No. 19 has become German champion twice, cup winner once, and world champion. So Kosta, make it even better on the national level.""

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