Evening Standard
UK · 28 mins ago
Christos Tzolis: Arsenal confirm £34m transfer for third summer signing
The 24-year-old has arrived from Club Brugge for a £34million fee, signing a five-year contract to his commit his future through until 2031.He becomes Arsenal's third summer signing. The Gunners have already brought in goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer and made Piero Hincapie's loan move permanent.He fills the gap in the squad left by Leandro Trossard, who completed his move to Besiktas earlier this month.Like Trossard, Tzolis is a strong two-footed finisher. He plays primarily off the left wing but can be versatile across the front line.Arsenal have identified him as a player who will raise the technical level of the squad in attack.Tzolis scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions last season in Belgium, attracting interest from across Eur
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