Arsenal Officially unveiled Christos Tzolis as a new player who is expected to replace departed Leandro Trossard after the Greek international left for the Turkish League.
The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium, securing a high-profile move to the Premier League.
The arrival of the Greek international serves as a direct strategic replacement for Leandro Trossard, who recently departed north London to join Turkish side Beşiktaş.
Having established himself as a talismanic figure in Belgium, winning back-to-back Belgian Pro League Player of the Season accolades and capturing the 2025/26 league crown, Tzolis arrives with a proven track record of productivity in the final third.
During his stellar spell with Club Brugge, the forward directly contributed to massive numbers, netting 43 goals and providing 45 assists across 108 total appearances.
His exceptional capability to operate effectively off the left flank while cutting inside or functioning centrally gives manager Mikel Arteta valuable tactical flexibility.
For the 24-year-old, this transfer marks a triumphant return to English football following a challenging initial stint with Norwich City earlier in his career.
Unsuccessful early spells abroad, including productive loan stints with FC Twente in the Netherlands and Fortuna Düsseldorf in Germany, paved the way for his career resurgence in Belgium.
Speaking about his readiness for the step up to the Premier League champions, Tzolis noted the intense personal regimen he maintained over the summer break.
Christos Tzolis reacts saying: “I need some time to realise, 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. When my agent was saying maybe it was a possibility, I was already excited.
“Afterwards it was getting more serious and now I’m here. I had a nice conversation [with Mikel Arteta].
“It was around an hour. We talked about everything, about the club, about myself, about his plans, about me of course, about the team.
“It was only positive things. I’m a direct player, I go for goals or assists.
“That’s my point of view as an attacker, as a winger. I’m always hungry to score or to give the final pass to my teammates.
“And I can say I work hard for the team, also in the defensive part.”
Anticipating the transfer speculation, he dedicated his holidays to maintaining physical fitness so he could immediately integrate into Arsenal’s pre-season preparations at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.
Arsenal’s sporting hierarchy moved decisively to wrap up the deal following intensive discussions regarding squad depth and creative output.
While the club missed out on landing prime targets like Morgan Rogers earlier in the window, securing a technically gifted, high-volume creator like Tzolis for a structured £34 million outlay represents exceptional business.
The Greece international will wear the number 17 shirt and is expected to feature prominently as the Gunners balance domestic title defenses with their upcoming European commitments.
