Borussia Dortmund has reached a total club-to-club agreement with PAOK to sign Greek international attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the high-profile Bundesliga move with his trademark “Here we go!”, signaling that the 23-year-old playmaker is on the verge of finalizing his switch to Germany.
Financial Structure of the Transfer
The total financial layout engineered by the Black and Yellows successfully met PAOK’s valuation after intense negotiations over the weekend:
- Total Package Value: The deal is worth a comprehensive €32 million, inclusive of performance-related variables.
- Upfront Base Fee: Dortmund will pay a fixed initial sum of €26 million.
- Future Sell-On Provision: PAOK has successfully negotiated a 15% sell-on clause for any future transfers involving the midfielder.
Medical and Contract Finalization
The administrative steps toward a formal public presentation are progressing rapidly in Germany:
- Sunday Flight: Konstantelias arrived in Dortmund on Sunday morning to finalize the personal parameters of his move.
- Medical Examinations: The Greek talent successfully completed the first phase of his mandatory medical tests.
- Paperwork Execution: Formal documents between the clubs have been processed. Signing the remaining paperwork on the player’s side is the final step before the club releases its official statement.
A Major Coup for Nuri Şahin
The acquisition represents a massive win for Dortmund’s recruitment team, who pivoted directly to Konstantelias as their primary offensive target after walking away from a costly €50 million negotiation for Said El Mala. Armed with elite technical skills and exceptional output—having logged 8 goals and 2 assists last season—the creative midfielder adds immense depth to Şahin’s frontline ahead of the demanding domestic campaign
