Arsenal don sign Greece winger Christos Tzolis on a long-term contract, di Premier League champions announce on Thursday. Di fee wey no dey disclosed but British media reports say di 24-year-old arrive from Club Brugge for £34 million ($45 million).
Tzolis effectively be replacement for Leandro Trossard wey move to Besiktas. Dis one na Arsenal third permanent transfer of di current window, and e come 48 hours after di Gunners miss out on Morgan Rogers to city rivals Chelsea for a reported £117 million ($157 million) — a record for a British player.
England midfielder Rogers call Chelsea di biggest club for London. Tzolis score 43 goals for 108 appearances for Brugge and feature for di Belgian side 3-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal last season.
E already get experience of English football top flight, after join then Premier League side Norwich after help PAOK Thessaloniki, di club where e start im career, win di Greek Cup for May 2021. Tzolis then get loan spells for Netherlands and Germany at FC Twente and Fortuna Duesseldorf respectively before e join Brugge for 2024 and go on to win di Belgian title with di club last season.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta welcome di arrival of Tzolis wey get 34 caps for Greece. Christos na extremely versatile attacking player, Berta tell di club website. E be excellent finisher with both feet, thrive for tight spaces, and possess incredible technical ability. Christos don produce outstanding numbers for terms of goals and assists over di last three seasons.
We dey confident Christos go make significant contribution to our club, and we hope our supporters go enjoy watch am play for Arsenal shirt, e add.
