Arsenal agree €40m deal for Greek winger Christos Tzolis

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Belgian club Club Brugge to sign Greek winger Christos Tzolis for a reported fee of 40 million euros, approximately 34 million pounds. The 24-year-old is expected to travel to England in the coming days to finalize the transfer, which would make him the Premier League champions' third signing of the summer.

The deal, reported by multiple sources on July 16, 2026, follows the departure of forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas earlier in the week. Tzolis is set to sign a long-term contract, with personal terms already agreed. The move comes after Arsenal's initial approach for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz was rebuffed, prompting the club to pursue alternative options.

Tzolis is coming off a standout 2025-26 season in Belgium, where he recorded 22 goals and 29 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions for Club Brugge. His performances, which included goals in the Champions League, attracted significant interest from other clubs, but reports indicate the player prioritized a move to Arsenal. The Greek international previously had a stint in English football with Norwich City but has flourished since joining Club Brugge from...