In recent years, a number of young talented Greek internationals have emerged on the footballing scene and are now making some good transfers. Christos Tzolis became the most expensive Greek footballer of all time this June after joining Arsenal for 40,000,000 euros. Konstantinos Karetsas moved from Genk to Borussia Dortmund for 30,000,000 euros, goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis joined Hull City, earning Olympiacos 23,000,000, while centre-back Konstantinos Koulierakis left Wolfsburg for Roma for 16,500,000. But now, when Borussia want to sign another talented Greek, they are faced with a big problem. Giannis Konstantelias is already in Dortmund, but the PAOK fans are trying to block his move to Germany. This is their second attempt to do so, but this time they failed and the player was sign quickly.🚨 PAOK fans have gathered outside the club's stadium to protest following reports that Giannis Konstantelias' transfer to Borussia Dortmund has been finalized. 😳🇬🇷🇩🇪The fans have made their feelings very clear. 👀 pic.twitter.com/COT1XL4occ— Footybuzz (@footybuzzHQ) August 16, 2026 PAOK’s attacking midfielder flew from Greece to Dortmund on a private flight to undergo his medical and sign his contract, becoming an outright record signing for the club from Thessaloniki. The young Greek footballer was expected to sign a four-year contract worth 3,2 million net per season, plus bonuses for team and individual achievements. The transfer itself could ultimately be worth as much as 30 million euros. But the fans are furious and have already protested outside the club’s offices. The influential ultra group "Gate 4" tried to create a massive public pressure, demanding that the club management keep Konstantelias at all costs.Welcome to Dortmund, Giannis Konstantelias! ⚫️🇬🇷🟡The 23-year-old midfielder joins BVB from PAOK Thessaloniki and has signed a contract through 2031. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/Zzo16GR2ee— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) August 17, 2026 "The PAOK flag will fly on the flagpole forever. Despite all the know-it-alls and pessimists, the PAOK people have only one demand: Giannis Konstantelias, the greatest footballer to have worn our club's jersey since Giorgos Koudas, should continue to wear the jersey with the double head on his chest," the ultra group demanded on social media. The player is their icon, since he went through the club’s academy and is a boyhood fan.Dortmund breaking record for Cologne forwardWhat Borussia faced now was exactly what happened with Stuttgart last year. In 2025, the other German club agreed terms with the player (just like Dortmund now), and PAOK agreed 20 million euros as part of the transfer, but the fans got angry (just like they did now). In the end, the club’s Russian/Greek owner Ivan Savvidis called the transfer off, reportedly fearing a backlash from angry supporters. During this period, some fans drove to the club's headquarters and threatened staff. And now these scenes happened again, but the club decided to sell the player anyway.##NAJAVA_MECA_895172##
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