“Konstantinos Karetsas identified as a revelation of Borussia Dortmund.”

The new 2026/27 football season is about to begin, and the team at Flashscore.com has not hesitated to make predictions about what will unfold in the major European competitions. The summer has been marked by significant changes in the landscape of European football, with multimillion-dollar transfers and clubs starting the new season with new coaches, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Borussia Dortmund. This atmosphere of uncertainty promises to shake up the top leagues on the continent.

Among the highlighted predictions, Finley Crebolder points to Konstantinos Karetsas as a potential breakout star at Borussia Dortmund, praising his technical quality, particularly his left foot and vision. According to Crebolder, “he is the perfect fit for one of the positions behind the striker in Niko Kovac's 3-4-3 system.” Meanwhile, Tolga Akdeniz believes that Arsenal's signing of Bruno Guimarães is a move worthy of Sir Alex Ferguson, emphasizing that “there's no point in resting on your laurels” after winning the Premier League. The Brazilian player, alongside Declan Rice, promises to form a formidable midfield in pursuit of more titles.

Danny Clark, on the other hand, praises Bournemouth's acquisition of Portuguese defender António Silva, considering it an inspired move. The 22-year-old, who is already a starter at Benfica, could become a key player in the team's defense, having cost just 25 million euros. Josh Donaldson is also betting on a surprise with Johan Manzambi, who, despite an injury that kept him out of preseason, is expected to be crucial for Aston Villa, given his remarkable performance in the last edition of the Europa League.

Among the best deals of the season, Pat Dempsey mentions the signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi by Barcelona. Although the team is still searching for a suitable replacement for Robert Lewandowski, Dempsey believes that Adeyemi, acquired for 22 million euros, is a great find. The player's speed could fit perfectly into Hansi Flick's playing philosophy.

Regarding teams that could surprise, Crebolder anticipates that Newcastle, despite losing key players and manager Eddie Howe, may find new energy under the guidance of Matthias Jaissle, known for his dynamic and energetic football. Akdeniz, in turn, highlights Leeds, which aims to continue its evolution after a successful return to the Premier League, bolstered by smart signings like Harry Wilson and James Trafford, promising a fight for European spots.

Flashscore's forecasts bring a mix of optimism and expectation, and the upcoming season promises to be full of surprises and excitement in the European leagues.