Swap for Konstantelias: Inacio and Kostoglou to PAOK? | OneFootball

With Giannis Konstantelias, who is set to arrive from PAOK Thessaloniki, Borussia Dortmund quickly activated Plan B after the collapse of the move for Said El Mala (1. FC Köln) and now seem able to wrap up their attacking plans soon. Meanwhile, in Thessaloniki, the impending departure of fan favorite Konstantelias is causing quite a stir. It is possible that the Greek top club wants to calm the situation by bringing in reinforcements from Dortmund in return.

According to the Greek outlet Sport24, PAOK are in advanced talks with Christos Kostoglou, who is currently still part of Dortmund’s U19 squad. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has Greek roots, was born in Germany and joined BVB in 2023 after previous spells including Fortuna Düsseldorf and Borussia Mönchengladbach.

PAOK are now apparently trying to include Kostoglou in the Konstantelias transfer and bring the Greece U17 international to Thessaloniki. What is not yet known, however, is whether it would be a permanent transfer or a loan move.

New competition awaits Inacio

Meanwhile, in the case of Samuele Inacio, it would only be about a loan deal. According to the Greek Gazzetta, PAOK have also sounded out BVB over the 18-year-old Italian, who, with Konstantelias and previously Konstantinos Karetsas, has gained new competition in attacking midfield and could initially see less playing time than he did at the end of last season.

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However, it is unclear whether Inacio, who only extended his contract until 2029 in May and is regarded not only internally as a top talent with the potential for a major career, is considering the possibility of a move to Greece.

It seems quite conceivable, though, that the attacker will first continue working on his final breakthrough in Dortmund. If his playing time does not turn out as hoped, there would still be the option of considering a loan move in the winter.

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