Arsenal complete £34m signing of Christos Tzolis as squad number confirmed
Arsenal Football Club has officially signed Greek international Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34 million on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old forward is expected to bolster the squad's attacking options following the departure of Leandro Trossard.
Why it matters
This high-profile transfer impacts the competitive landscape of the English Premier League and Arsenal's tactical depth.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. The Greek international joins the club in a deal worth £34million, football.london understands, and has signed a five-year contract. The 24-year-old caught the interest of Arsenal last season when they met in the UEFA Champions League initial phase. The Gunners secured a 3-0 win on their way to winning the league phase, which would precede a campaign taking them all the way to the final. Sporting director Andrea Berta said: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis. Christos is an extremely versatile attacking player who naturally operates on the left but is comfortable across the front line. He’s an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability.
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