News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. Milan, under Ruben Amorim, has identified Konstantinos Karetsas, a young player from Genk who turns 19 in November, as a priority target to strengthen their squad, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. However, signing the attacking midfielder appears costly, with the Belgian club demanding around 40 million euros for his transfer. Born in Belgium and of Greek descent, Karetsas is a left-footed player known for his technical quality, game vision, and young age, a combination that has attracted the interest of the Rossoneri. Milan has been tracking the player since at least the fall of 2025, when their scouts began closely observing the 1.73-meter tall talent, who, despite his slight build, shows great ability to play at a high pace and seek one-on-one situations. The player’s valuation is not recent; back in 2025, his price was estimated at a minimum of 25 million euros. Interest from several Premier League clubs and other Italian teams has contributed to his rising market value. Aware of Karetsas’s potential, Genk acted preemptively and renewed his contract in December until 2029, thus securing one of their biggest assets. Despite the high price, Milan is determined to proceed, fearing that the player’s value will become prohibitive for Italian clubs, leading to an inevitable competition with the financial power of English football. Karetsas, for his part, does not seem in a hurry to leave. In recent statements, the young player outlined his plans: ‘How do I see the development of my career? First, establish myself in Belgium and then make a transfer this year or next. I don’t have a particular league preference, but if I really have to choose, I would prefer La Liga.’ Considered a prodigy, Karetsas has already played over a hundred professional matches, both at club level and for the Greek national team, which he chose to represent after playing for Belgium’s youth teams. Although he can play on the right wing, his natural position is as an attacking midfielder, where his preference for assisting teammates outweighs his instinct to score goals, fitting into Ruben Amorim’s system as one of the two players behind the striker. His main attributes include ball control, dribbling, and incisive passing. Konstantinos Karetsas made his debut for Genk’s first team before turning 16 and, at 15, became the youngest goalscorer in the history of professional Belgian football, having been accustomed to the spotlight that follows great prospects from an early age. In the 2025/26 season, he recorded 3 goals and 18 assists in 49 matches across all competitions, including 7 direct goal contributions in the UEFA Europa League.
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