Arsenal has completed the signing of Greek forward Christos Tzolis from Belgian side Club Brugge for 34 million pounds.
The 24-year-old winger joined the Premier League champions on a long-term contract on July 23, 2026.
Tzolis recorded 43 goals and 45 assists across 108 appearances during his tenure with Club Brugge.
His move follows a career-best campaign where he registered a Belgian Pro League-high 40 goal involvements, scoring 17 times and providing 23 assists to help his team secure the league title.
Sporting Director Praises Versatility
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta highlighted the recruit's tactical versatility and technical capability following the announcement.
"Christos is an extremely versatile attacking player who naturally operates on the left but is comfortable across the front line," Berta said.
"He's an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability.
Christos has produced outstanding numbers in terms of goals and assists over the last three seasons, and he's a player who will raise the technical level of our squad, while bringing positive energy, enthusiasm, and a strong mentality to our team."
Before his spell in Belgium, Tzolis spent three years at Norwich City after starting his career with PAOK.
He scored three goals in 30 matches for the Canaries between 2021 and 2024, which included loan periods at FC Twente and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
The international attacker revealed he had direct conversations with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta prior to finalizing the transfer.
"We talked about everything - about the club, about myself, about his plans, about me of course, about the team," said Tzolis.
"It was only positive things. I'm a direct player, I go for goals or assists.
That's my point of view as an attacker, as a winger. I'm always hungry to score or to give the final pass to my team-mates.
And I can say I work hard for the team, also in the defensive part."
In addition to his domestic form, Tzolis created 135 total chances last season, including 52 from set-piece situations, and generated European goal contributions in Champions League matches against Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona.
