Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Two very different transfers, at very different levels of the game, both completed within days of each other this summer.
Dortmund Land Genk's Wonderkid
Borussia Dortmund agreed a deal worth a reported โฌ30m base fee, rising to โฌ32m with add-ons, for Genk's 18-year-old Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. The agreement was reached on 27 July 2026 and the move completed on 3 August 2026, with Karetsas signing a five-year contract. It is the largest sale in Genk's history โ the teenager played 92 matches for the Belgian club, scoring six goals and providing 23 assists, 14 of them last season alone.
Tom Ince Drops to League Two
At the other end of the market, winger Tom Ince joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a free transfer on 27 July 2026, signing a two-year deal after leaving Championship club Watford at the end of his contract. Ince, who has previously played for Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Hull City and Derby County among others, made 81 appearances for Watford across three seasons.
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Key Takeaways
- Borussia Dortmund's โฌ30m deal for Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk is fully completed.
- The Karetsas transfer is the largest sale in Genk's history.
- Tom Ince has joined League Two's Tranmere Rovers on a free transfer from Watford.
FAQ
Q: How much did Borussia Dortmund pay for Konstantinos Karetsas?
A reported base fee of โฌ30m, rising to โฌ32m with add-ons.
Q: Which club did Tom Ince join after leaving Watford?
Tranmere Rovers, on a free transfer and a two-year deal.
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Sources
- Washington Post โ Dortmund signs Greece midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk for reported $34.6 million
- Tranmere Rovers FC โ Tranmere Rovers sign Tom Ince on two-year deal
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