{
  "id": 81575,
  "title": "Dortmund sign Greek teenager Karetsas from Genk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/dortmund-sign-greek-teenager-karetsas-from-genk",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T11:18:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dortmund-sign-greek-teenager-karetsas-111803220.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Borussia Dortmund has announced the signing of 18-year-old Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian club Genk on a five-year contract, valued at €30 million ($34 million) plus bonuses. The young talent has already scored three goals in 10 appearances for Greece and provided 11 assists in the Belgian top flight last season. Dortmund's pursuit of more creative players intensified following the free transfer departure of Julian Brandt. Karetsas expressed his pride in joining the club, stating that Borussia Dortmund is a special club. Sporting director Ole Book praised the signing, highlighting Karetsas' creativity, intelligence, technical skills, and ability to find quick solutions in tight spaces, especially in the final third. Additionally, the club has been linked with German teenager Said El Mala from Cologne as they conclude their summer transfers after finishing second behind champions Bayern Munich in the previous season.",
  "summary": "Borussia Dortmund on Monday announced the signing of teenage Greek forward Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian side Genk on a five-year deal, for a reported fee of 30 million euros ($34 million) plus bonuses.\"Borussia Dortmund is a special club and I am incredibly proud to now be able to wear the black and yellow jersey,\" Karetsas said in a statement.",
  "key_points": [
    "Borussia Dortmund signs 18-year-old Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas.",
    "€30 million deal plus bonuses for five-year contract.",
    "Young talent scored 3 goals and provided 11 assists last season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Official | Borussia Dortmund complete €32m signing of Konstantinos Karetsas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/official-borussia-dortmund-complete-32m-signing-of-konstantinos",
        "published": "2026-08-03T11:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}