On July 27, 2026, the Greek football club Atromitos officially announced the sale of 17-year-old central defender Konstantinos Karandrikas to German powerhouse Bayern Munich. The young athlete, born on May 21, 2009, will join the Bavarian club's U19 squad to continue his professional development.

Karandrikas, a native of Peristeri, began his career at Iraklis Peristeriou before being scouted by Apostolos Apostolou for Atromitos. His move follows a rigorous selection process, as he underwent two successful trial periods with Bayern Munich. The first trial took place in January 2026 and lasted for one week, followed by a second successful assessment earlier this year, which ultimately secured his transfer to the Bundesliga side.

This high-profile move represents a significant advancement for the teenage defender. The transfer has been confirmed by both the player's former club, Atromitos, and international media reporting on the Bundesliga's latest acquisitions. Karandrikas is expected to immediately integrate into the Bayern Munich academy structure to compete at the youth level in Germany.