Hull City announced the signing of Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis on August 5, securing him from Olympiacos on a five-year contract for a reported fee of around £20 million plus add-ons, setting a new club transfer record [1, 2]. The previous record was £13 million paid in 2016 for Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason [3, 1, 2].
Tzolakis, 23, spent his entire senior career at Olympiacos, making 131 appearances and winning eight trophies including four Greek Super League titles and the 2023-24 UEFA Conference League [3, 1, 2]. He was named the Super League Greece Player of the Season for 2024-25 and has earned nine caps for the Greece national team since debuting in 2024 [3, 1, 2].
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League after winning the Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough [1, 2]. The club opens its Premier League campaign on August 22 with a home match against Manchester United [1, 2].
Tzolakis said he is ready for the challenge of the Premier League. "I am ready for a new chapter in my career... Hull City is something different because we are playing in the Premier League. We have to fight against top players, so it's a challenge for me. I feel ready," he said [1].
The club will look to Tzolakis for stability in goal as it seeks to establish itself in England's top flight. The official debut for Tzolakis and Hull City's Premier League season begins August 22 against Manchester United [1, 2].
