FC Bayern München appears to be subtly shifting their transfer approach heading into the summer window, with rising talent Konstantinos Karetsas now coming into focus.
Rather than splashing out on proven superstars, the club is increasingly eyeing high-potential international youth talents, whilst looking to make cuts to a burgeoning wage bill.
According to Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Bayern have shown a clear interest in the 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Belgian side KRC Genk.
🚨👀 FC Bayern are interested in Konstantinos #Karetsas. They have gathered all the information on the 17-y/o Genk top talent.
Bayern continue to monitor the situation, but signing an attacking midfielder is not currently at the top of their priority list. Thanks to Thorsten… pic.twitter.com/zhcHmQCJ4O
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 1, 2025
Bayern has already gathered extensive information on the Greek youngster (who has earned favourable comparisons to Argentine great Leo Messi), but signing an attacking midfielder is reportedly not a top priority at this stage.
Nonetheless, with Thorsten Fink, former Bayern player and now Genk’s head coach, acting as an informal link between the clubs, the connection could be valuable if interest intensifies.
Bayern have Konstantinos Karetsas transfer advantage
Konstantinos Karetsas has emerged as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe.
Under the guidance of Thorsten Fink at KRC Genk, the 17-year-old has already established himself as a regular contributor in the first team.
In the current season, he has played in 30 competitive matches, recording two goals and four assists—impressive numbers for a player of his age and position.
While FC Bayern is not prioritizing the signing of an attacking midfielder at the moment, the club continues to monitor Karetsas’ development closely.
The strong relationship between Bayern and Genk, aided by Fink’s background in Munich, could potentially smooth negotiations should interest become more concrete in the coming months.
With a contract at Genk valid until 2027 and the Belgian club aiming for Champions League qualification, any move for Karetsas would likely require both strategic planning and financial commitment.
Why a move makes sense for Bayern
The player fits the profile of our evolving recruitment strategy—focused on high-ceiling prospects with international potential.
Karetsas would be a smart addition, especially considering the increasingly packed match schedule and the upcoming Club World Cup this summer.
Bayern aren’t, for the time being, in desperate need of lowering their average squad age (27.7, according to Transfermarkt).
That said, it surely won’t have gone under the radar for our decision-makers that Vincent Kompany has, on several occasions, relied upon a mature starting-XI – albeit due to injuries.
With one first-XI peaking at an average age of 29.9 (the highest average posted in the Bundesliga yet in the 2024/25 season) it’s perhaps worth keeping an eye on.
