Borussia Dortmund Signs Giannis Konstantelias, Faces Injury Setback
Borussia Dortmund has signed talented Greek attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias from PAOK for €26 million. After making a promising start, Konstantelias is now expected to be sidelined for a significant period.
The midfielder’s injury worries became a reality on Sunday (30), following his early exit from Saturday’s (29) match against Hamburg. He suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee, confirming fears of a serious injury just after two games in his new black-and-yellow shirt.
Before his injury, Konstantelias had already impressed in his first official match of the season during the Super Cup final against Bayern. He marked his Bundesliga debut against Hamburg with a goal, showcasing his potential right from the start.
Prior to joining Dortmund, Konstantelias had been performing well at PAOK, contributing three goals and one assist in Europa League playoff matches. Over the last three seasons, he accumulated an impressive tally of 38 goals and 15 assists.
In light of this setback, journalist Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports has indicated that Borussia Dortmund may seek a last-minute reinforcement. The transfer window in Germany remains open until 6 p.m. local time (1 p.m. Brasília time) this Monday, September 1.
Borussia Dortmund went to PAOK to sign talented Greek attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias for €26 million.
He had already been making a very positive impression, but he will be out for a LONG time.
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After only TWO games in the black-and-yellow shirt.
Fears of a serious injury were confirmed this Sunday (30).
Konstantelias suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee after leaving Saturday’s (29) match against Hamburg early.
Konstantelias had already caught the eye in the first official match of the season, the defeat to Bayern in the Super Cup final.
And he marked his Bundesliga debut against Hamburg with a goal.
He began the current season with PAOK and was standing out: three goals and one assist in Europa League playoff matches.
He was coming off 38 goals and 15 assists across the previous three seasons.
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Journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports has already stated that BVB will look for a last-minute reinforcement.
The transfer window in Germany will remain open until 6 p.m. local time (1 p.m. Brasília time) this Monday, September 1.
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