BVB hope for Karetsas, Genk boss makes stance clear | OneFootball

Following the ongoing transfer rumors surrounding Konstantinos Karetsas, Genk sporting director Dimitri de Condé has now commented on the situation. The Belgian made it clear under what conditions a move to BVB would be possible.

Borussia Dortmund are continuing to work on signing Konstantinos Karetsas. The Bundesliga club is said to have already reached a basic agreement with the 18-year-old attacking talent. However, there is still no agreement with his club, KRC Genk, regarding the transfer fee.

According to consistent reports, the Belgians are demanding a total package of around €35 to €40 million. According to information from BILD, a structure involving a fixed fee of €28 million, along with performance-related bonus payments and a sell-on clause, would be conceivable.

Sporting director Dimitri de Condé has now made it clear that Genk are sticking to a firm line in the negotiations. Speaking to Voetbalkrant, the official said: “It is clear that Kos is a player who is attracting interest from big clubs. But of course we also have our position, and that is mainly based on our values. We know what we have in him, and he is also under a long-term contract. All of that plays a role.”

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The Greek international is still under contract in Genk until 2029, which means the Belgian top-flight club does not have to let itself be put under pressure. At the same time, de Condé also knows that interest from Europe’s top clubs presents challenges for the club. However, a decision does not yet appear to be imminent.

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“We will see how the situation develops after the end of the transfer window. Every club, and especially every top club, will make its demands and have certain sticking points. It is still far too early to speculate about Kos’s future,” the sporting director explained. While talks continue behind the scenes, Karetsas could initially still take to the pitch for Genk.

The new season in Belgium begins at the start of August, and the attacking player has now recovered from his ankle injury. De Condé also gave a positive update on that: “The most important thing is that he is fully back. He was injured at the end of the season, but he is now fully fit again. He is back with the team and throwing himself into training with full commitment.” In the pursuit of target player Karetsas, BVB are now entering a decisive phase.

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