The transfer was not without controversy, as PAOK fans were upset about the departure of one of their best players. Konstantelias, a Greek attacking midfielder, had to publicly declare his love for PAOK, which only added to the tension. In a bizarre incident, Konstantelias was even held up by a Greek supporter in Dortmund, highlighting the passion and dedication of the fans.
Konstantelias's signing is a significant coup for Borussia Dortmund, who have secured a talented player for the long term. The 30-year-old midfielder has signed a contract with the German club until the summer of 2031. His impressive skills on the pitch have earned him a reputation as one of the best players to be trained by PAOK. Last season, he was involved in 26 one-on-one situations in the penalty area, more than any other player in the Bundesliga.
The transfer of Konstantelias is separate from Borussia Dortmund's ongoing efforts to sign Joey Veerman from PSV. The German club is working on finalizing the transfer, which is expected to cost around 22 million euros. The deal is set to be finalized on Monday, with Dortmund paying PSV a significant fee for the talented midfielder.