AC Milan are pushing hard and going on the offensive for Christos Karetsas. The eighteen-year-old Genk starlet has become one of the hottest targets of the Rossoneri’s summer transfer window, so much so that a significant detail has emerged in recent hours underlining just how serious and personal Milan’s interest truly is: Rúben Amorim called the player directly to outline the club’s project and convince him that Milan is the right destination.
Amorim’s Move: A Personal Call Worth More Than Any Press Release
A manager phoning a player directly is a rare gesture in modern football, where everything passes through intermediaries and agents. Amorim chose the direct route: he explained to Karetsas his tactical philosophy, the role the player would fill within his system, and the club’s ambitions for the years ahead. The Portuguese coach envisions him operating as an attacking midfielder or second striker behind Santiago Gimenez, exploiting his left foot when cutting in from the right. A clear and exciting tactical picture for a player of his age.
Borussia Dortmund: The Major Obstacle in Milan’s Path
The problem is that Milan are not alone in this race. Borussia Dortmund have been the most aggressive pursuers in recent weeks, pushing hard to bring Karetsas to Germany. The Bundesliga giants have a well-established track record of developing young talent and represent a genuinely compelling alternative for an eighteen-year-old still building his career. As already reported on CasaMilan.it, the Rossoneri must act decisively to avoid losing the Greek gem to their German rivals.
Genk Raise the Bar: Bonuses and a Sell-On Clause
Meanwhile Genk are not standing still. According to the latest reports, the Belgian club are now looking for a more structured economic package for their prized asset: beyond the base fee — estimated at between €35 and €40 million — Genk want to include performance-related bonuses and a sell-on percentage in any agreement. An understandable strategy from a club that knows it holds a player whose value will only increase.
This demand could represent Genk’s final stance — a fixed point around which both Milan and Dortmund will need to position themselves. The negotiation is becoming more complex, but it is far from over.
Karetsas: The Profile of a Talent Worth Watching
Christos Karetsas is an eighteen-year-old Greek attacking midfielder, left-footed, capable of operating across multiple positions in the front line. His technical quality and vision of the game make him one of the most closely watched young talents in European football. Playing in Belgium naturally limits his global visibility, but the Belgian Pro League has repeatedly proven its ability to produce players ready for the biggest stages. Milan believe in him, Amorim wants him, and the manager’s direct phone call to the player is the strongest signal the club could possibly send at this stage of negotiations.
