Top deal close: how BVB plan for wonderkid Karetsas | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are on the verge of signing Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk. The Greek attacking player is set to undergo his medical on Wednesday, after which the transfer will be announced.

There were lengthy negotiations with the Belgians before a breakthrough was reached. The Black and Yellows are paying more than €30 million for the 18-year-old and want to integrate him immediately.

Karetsas is planned as Julian Brandt’s replacement in Dortmund’s squad. The player is expected to showcase his playmaking abilities and improve the attack, making it more flexible.

Karetsas: BVB’s plan

Dortmund scouted the player extensively. It is no surprise that they were so keen on him, as he repeatedly showed his class in Belgium.

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The fact that Dortmund can be reached from his Belgian home in just over two hours by car is supposed to make it easier for the top talent to settle in.

He is also not supposed to be eased in slowly, but rather take on responsibility as quickly as possible. He has already gained plenty of experience, especially at such a young age.

“Karetsas has the qualities to become a top star. I can also easily imagine him becoming a fan favourite,” said Thorsten Fink, who knows the player well from his time in Belgium. In any case, the number of voices suggesting that BVB have pulled off a coup is growing.

At Genk, he was used centrally behind the striker, but as a left-footer he also often played on the right wing. The flexibility Karetsas brings could be an advantage for Kovac’s system, which tends to feature two half-spaces behind the striker.

The Greek feels comfortable in several different areas of the pitch, which is also an advantage. Now the key for Karetsas is to be integrated quickly — and then he can get started.

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