Arsenal sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m

Arsenal have completed the signing of Greek forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract, the Premier League champions announced on July 23. The 24-year-old joins for a reported fee of approximately 34 million pounds, a record sale for the Belgian club.

The winger, who has signed a five-year deal, expressed his excitement about the move. He said it was amazing to sign for such a big club and that he was proud to be part of the team for the coming season. Tzolis revealed he had an hour-long conversation with manager Mikel Arteta, during which they discussed the club's plans and his role.

The transfer addresses Arsenal's desire to strengthen their attacking options following the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas last week. Tzolis is viewed as a direct replacement for the versatile forward. His arrival marks Arsenal's third signing of the summer transfer window.

Tzolis returns to English football after a previous stint with Norwich City, where he made 14 Premier League appearances between 2021 and 2024. He rebuilt his career in Belgium, enjoying a standout 2025-26 season with Club Brugge. He was named the Belgian Pro League Player of the Season after...