reveals all contract details of Karetsas: salary, fee, length

Borussia Dortmund, adhering to its model of nurturing young talent, needed a creative midfielder to sustain its attacking flair, and the club secured 18‑year‑old Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk, signing him on a five‑year deal. The transfer, announced by , fills the gap left by recent departures and aligns with Dortmund’s long‑term strategy.

According to the report, Borussia Dortmund will pay a fixed transfer sum of €30 million for Karetsas. In addition, Genk can receive up to €2 million in bonuses once the player reaches a set number of appearances or wins trophies with the German side.

The agreement also includes a ten‑percent sell‑on clause, meaning that if Dortmund later sells Karetsas at a profit, Genk will share in the future transfer revenue. This clause mirrors similar provisions the Belgian club has used for its most valuable prospects.

Karetsas signs a contract lasting five seasons, notably without a release clause, giving Dortmund full control over any future moves. The contract mirrors the club’s recent approach to young stars, where the absence of a buy‑out clause secures the player’s long‑term future in the squad.

Financially, the midfielder will earn a base salary of roughly €3.5 million per season. Performance‑related bonuses can increase this figure significantly if he establishes himself in Dortmund’s first team.

The player will undergo his medical examination on Wednesday in Dortmund and will sign the contract immediately afterward. Because of the timing, he will miss Dortmund’s training camp in Japan, but will join his new teammates when the club returns to Germany on Sunday.

Symbolically, Dortmund plans to eventually assign Karetsas the iconic number 10 shirt, previously worn by Julian Brandt, underscoring the club’s confidence in his creative abilities. At Genk he wore number 20, highlighting the step up in stature.

NIEUW Ontvang meldingen bij belangrijk nieuws! Schrijf je HIER in! Volg Voetbalkrant nu ook via Google! De transfer van Karetsas bij Borussia Dortmund is nu officieel. Bij Genk betekent het vertrek van Konstantinos een verlies, maar Voor de club blijft de deal aantrekkelijk dankzij de bonussen en het doorverkooppercentage.