KRC Genk succeeded in the past Mercato to keep Konstaninos Karetsas on board. But in the long term, a top transfer for the Greek wonder child seems inevitable. In that case, the Limburgers can prepare themselves for a new jackpot.
Karetsas has been known for several years as one of the greatest talents walking around in Belgian football. His switch to the first team of Genk was, as expected, a great success. Under the wings of coach Thorsten Fink, he broke through completely in the past season.
Those good performance did not go unnoticed in the top competitions. Although he is still only 17 years old, the playmaker is already big game on the European market. In recent weeks and months, a lot of scouts were in the stands for him. He was also followed up close to the national team of Greece.
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Lazio on the lurking
Last summer, however, it soon became clear that a transfer was not an issue. A sale was by no means planning at Genk and Karetsas himself clearly understood that he wants to mature for at least a year in the Cegeka Arena. But in the long term, a departure is inevitable, especially if he will soon impress the Europa League.
One of the teams that have been regularly linked to Karetsas in recent months is SS Lazio. Allegedly, coach Maurizio Sarri would love to work with the very young Greek. But in the past Mercato, the Italian subtopper was struggling with a transfer ban. And the Romans have little chance in the future.
Price tag too high
Lazio can do transfers again from January. Bee Europacalcio However, it is known that the preservation of the financial balance will then be the main objective after the transfer ban due to breaches of the Financial Fair Play rules. And the medium fears that the Romans, subject to unexpected financial windfall, therefore have no chance for Karetsas.
His arrival would simply not be feasible in January. And towards the summer, the Romans fear that they will be trumped by much more powerful clubs. The chance that Karetsas will ever be admired in the Lazio shirt is therefore very small. Genk, on the other hand, is already preparing for a new jackpot.
