Top signing already teased: BVB builds excitement for Karetsas | OneFootball

BVB apparently is on the verge of announcing a major transfer. On social media, the Black and Yellows are hinting at the signing of Konstantinos Karetsas – and are deliberately fueling their fans’ anticipation.

What is particularly unusual is the setting of the announcement: in the new video series “Auf Deckel,” BVB sends Ruhr area influencer Ryko to Olympia-Grill in Kamen, where he provides entertainment in typical Ruhr dialect. In the latest episode, one revealing line is dropped: “You order a gyro platter just once, and people think you’re signing a Greek international.” Kevin Großkreutz also appears in the clip.

For the supporters, the message is clear – especially since BVB has also invited its fans to visit Olympia-Grill on Monday at 3 p.m. In recent days, those in charge had barely tried to hide that the Greek international would soon be wearing the black-and-yellow shirt.

Contract until 2031 – medical already completed

Sportingly, the deal is said to have been agreed for some time. Karetsas is joining from Belgian club KRC Genk and will reportedly cost a fixed fee of 30 million euros. On top of that, there are apparently another two million euros in possible bonuses as well as a ten percent sell-on clause. The Belgians were long considered tough negotiating partners before a breakthrough was finally reached last week.

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On Wednesday, Karetsas traveled to Dortmund and completed his medical, and he is said to have signed a contract until 2031 as early as Thursday. His annual salary is reportedly around four million euros. According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, the reason the official unveiling will not take place until Monday is also that managing director Lars Ricken is expected to be part of the announcement of a transfer of this magnitude. Ricken was still on the club’s Asia tour until Sunday, while sporting director Ole Book remained in Europe to get the deal over the line.

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