Arsenal have completed the signing of winger Christos Tzolis from Belgian side Club Bruges, the club confirmed on Thursday. The financial details of the transfer have not been officially disclosed, though reports in Belgium suggest a fee in the region of €40 million. Tzolis has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners.
The move for the 24-year-old Greece international arrives following the departure of Leandro Trossard to Beşiktaş earlier this summer. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been seeking to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season, and Tzolis offers a dynamic presence on the wing.
Tzolis enjoyed a standout season with Club Bruges, registering 17 goals and 23 assists in 36 league appearances. He finished the Jupiler Pro League campaign as the competition’s leading assist provider. The winger was also named the league’s best player for the second consecutive year, concluding his time in Bruges with a total of 43 goals and 45 assists in 108 matches.
Prior to joining Club Bruges, Tzolis had a previous stint in England with Norwich City, though his time there was hampered by injury and limited opportunities. He will hope to make a more significant impact in London, providing competition for places in Arsenal’s forward line. The acquisition of Tzolis strengthens Arsenal’s squad depth as they prepare to compete on multiple fronts this season. This signing could provide a different dimension to Arsenal’s attack, offering creativity and goal threat from wide areas.
