Karetsas has signed for BVB: why the announcement is delayed | OneFootball

After successfully completing his medical and signing his contract, Konstantinos Karetsas’ move to Borussia Dortmund is essentially done. Nevertheless, BVB fans will have to wait a little longer for the official announcement.

Konstantinos Karetsas has already taken the final step on his way to Borussia Dortmund – but BVB have not yet officially announced the transfer. After passing his medical, the 18-year-old attacking player signed his contract with the club from the Ruhr region and is set to play for the Black and Yellows until 2031. However, fans will have to be patient for a few more days before the official unveiling.

According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, Karetsas signed the new deal on Thursday in the presence of sporting director Ole Book. Book had remained in Dortmund together with his assistant David Blacha to complete the transfer while the team was on its Asia tour. Initial photos and videos for the later presentation of the new signing were also taken afterwards.

There are several reasons why the move has not yet been announced despite the contract being signed. For one, it has not yet been clarified how Karetsas will be bid farewell by his current club KRC Genk. For another, Borussia Dortmund want to hold the presentation only once managing director for sport Lars Ricken has returned from the Asia tour. The BVB delegation is not expected back in Germany until Sunday evening.

This is how much BVB are paying for Karetsas’ transfer

For the Bundesliga club, the transfer is a costly investment in the future. Around €30 million in transfer fee is reportedly set to be paid according to multiple reports, with bonuses potentially increasing the sum to around €32 million. In addition, Genk secured a ten percent sell-on clause.

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Karetsas is expected to make his first public appearance in the black-and-yellow shirt at the public training session next week after the team’s days off. His debut in a friendly could then follow against Arsenal on August 9.

Even though expectations for the Greek are high, his former coach Thorsten Fink has urged patience. “Karetsas has the qualities to become a top star. I can also very well imagine him becoming a fan favourite,” the former Bundesliga professional told kicker. At the same time, he still sees room for development: “However, he still needs to add a little physically, because at Dortmund you also have to be able to fight. I’m curious to see how he establishes himself in the Bundesliga.”

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