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Dortmund's teen sensation wows Bayern boss Kompany
25 Aug
Summary
- Teenager Karetsas impressed on Borussia Dortmund debut.
- Bayern coach Vincent Kompany expressed admiration for Karetsas.
- Karetsas was signed from Genk for 30 million euros this summer.
Konstantinos Karetsas marked his Borussia Dortmund debut with a standout performance against Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup. Though Dortmund ultimately lost the match 2-1, the teenager's technical abilities, including dribbling and playmaking, earned applause from the fans at Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund acquired Karetsas from Belgian club Genk for 30 million euros during the recent summer transfer window. His transfer followed a season where he significantly impacted Genk's first team at a young age.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was reportedly highly impressed by the 18-year-old Greek playmaker. According to reports, Kompany spoke highly of Karetsas, describing him as 'very good' and a player to watch closely.
Karetsas had a productive previous season with Genk, registering 11 assists in the Belgian league and contributing with two goals and five assists in 11 Europa League appearances.
Schroder, a Dortmund correspondent, believes Karetsas possesses the talent to become a major star for Dortmund and a fan favorite. His impressive debut against Bayern underscores his potential impact.
