Borussia Dortmund have officially completed a move for Konstatinos Karetsas as the Greek player successfully underwent his medical examinations following a permanent transfer from Belgian side Genk.
He becomes the fifth signing of the summer for the Bundesliga giants, who have already secured Joane Gadou, Kaua Prates and Justin Lerma along with Takato Yamamoto, although unlike the previous three, the Japanese teen sensation is set for a spell with the reserve side after the preseason.
Here's everything you need to know about Karetsas' move to Dortmund:
What's the transfer fee?
Borussia Dortmund paid Genk a fee of €30 million to snap Konstantinos Karetsas, making him one of their top five most expensive signings in history.
What's the length of the contract?
The midfielder will be signing a five-year contract that will keep him at Dortmund until June 2031.
Are there any add-on fees?
Yes, there's a €2million performance-related bonuses in the contract. If he reaches a specific number of matches for appearances, Genk would get the additional sum.
How much is the player's salary?
Karetsas will be taking home a base salary of €3.5 million but it can scale up should the player feature regularly in the first-team.
What's the sell-on clause?
The Greek's move to Die Borussen includes a 10% profit share for Genk for any future transfer fee involving him if Karetsas is sold to another club.
Which shirt would Karetsas for BVB?
According to German news outlet BILD, Karetsas will be donning the number 10 jersey, inheriting the fabled shirt from Julian Brandt who left the club at the end of last season after seven years. It has been previously worn by Ilkay Gundogan, Mario Gotze and Jadon Sancho too.
What does Karetsas bring to Dortmund?
Just 18 years of age, Konstantinos Karetsas brings technical ability and vision that goes far beyond his years. He's known to make intelligent decisions on the ball while possessing an expansive passing range.
But what truly sets him apart is his proficient creative skills, with Karetsas bagging 14 assists with Genk last season including 11 in the Belgian Pro League. Only Christos Tzolis of Club Brugge registered more in the top-flight (13) than him.
Where does he fit in at Dortmund?
Karetsas can operate from the attacking midfield position as their playmaker using his technical ability and close control to make line-breaking passes and create chances.
But he's also versatile enough to excel from the right wing position as it would give him the liberty to drift out wide and lay in inviting crosses for central players.
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