Arsenal completed the signing of 24-year-old Greek forward Christos Tzolis from Belgian side Club Brugge on July 23, 2026, agreeing a long-term contract reportedly worth £34 million ($45.4-45.7 million), a record transfer fee for a Belgian Pro League player [1, 2, 3, 4].
Tzolis signed a five-year deal with Arsenal and is expected to provide competition in wide attacking positions for the Premier League champions, who lost Leandro Trossard to Besiktas earlier that month for £15.3 million [5, 3, 4]. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta praised Tzolis's versatility and technical ability, saying, "He's an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability... He will raise the technical level of our squad, while bringing positive energy, enthusiasm, and a strong mentality" [5].
The Greek forward plays primarily as a left winger but is effective across the front line. Before joining Arsenal, he made 108 appearances for Club Brugge, scoring 43 goals and providing 45 assists over two seasons [1, 3]. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded 22 goals and 29 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, helping Club Brugge win the Belgian Cup in 2025. He was also named Belgian Pro League Player of the Season in 2026 [1, 2, 6].
Tzolis began his professional career at PAOK in Greece and moved to Norwich City from 2021 to 2024, where he made 14 Premier League appearances. During that time, he also had loan spells at FC Twente and Fortuna Düsseldorf before transferring to Club Brugge in 2024 [1, 5, 3, 4]. He made his Premier League debut against Arsenal in September 2021 while playing for Norwich [5, 4].
On the international stage, Tzolis has earned 34 caps for the Greece national team since his debut in October 2020, scoring 9 goals [1, 4]. Speaking about the move, Tzolis said, "I need some time to realise it, I think! It's absolutely amazing to sign for such a big club, the champions of England. I'm very proud to be part of this team for the next season" [1]. He added that he is "a direct player," always hungry to score or assist while working hard defensively [5].
Arsenal will integrate Tzolis as they prepare to defend their Premier League title this season, adding a dynamic new option to their attacking lineup.
