Konstantinos Karetsas, an 18-year-old Greek attacking midfielder, is considered almost certain to depart KRC Genk after the season as top clubs are interested in him. Chelsea is among the clubs interested in signing him and aims to do so ahead of other interested parties, which include Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint Germain.
The Greek international has 9 caps and 3 goals for his country. He joined Genk in January 2024 and has a contract until 2029. In the current Jupiler Pro League season, he has provided 6 assists in 17 appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €28.00m. Reports over the past year have mentioned a range of potential fees; these include a release clause of approximately €40 million cited in spring 2025, a potential Arsenal offer of €45 million with bonuses in June 2025, and a fee exceeding €30 million that Genk reportedly hoped for in November 2025.
