Dortmund Pull Back From Costly Karetsas Pursuit

Borussia Dortmund, Konstantinos Karetsas, Genk
27 May 2026

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly unlikely to sign Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas because of the fee demanded. Genk want around €35 million to €40 million, a price Dortmund consider too risky for an 18-year-old talent this summer.

Dortmund have already added Joane Gadou, Kaua Prates and Justin Lerma, but still want more creativity in attack. Sporting director Lars Ricken has stressed unity, hard work and spectacle as the club try to close the Bayern gap.