Arsenal have struck an agreement with Club Brugge to sign winger Christos Tzolis, with the fee understood to be around £34 million a figure that would stand as a record sale for the Belgian Pro League. The move slots straight into the gap left by Leandro Trossard, who completed his own £17m exit to Besiktas earlier this week.
Deal Agreed, Record Fee Set
Sky Sports News understands the two clubs have now reached an agreement in principle over the transfer fee, with the £34 million price tag set to eclipse any previous sale from the Belgian top flight. It’s a significant outlay for Arsenal, but one that reflects how highly the Gunners rate the young Greek international as a long-term left-wing option.
Tzolis Only Had Eyes for Arsenal
Once word reached Tzolis that the Premier League champions were interested in signing him, he made it clear Arsenal was his only preferred destination a factor that appears to have helped smooth negotiations along and made this one of the more straightforward deals of Arsenal’s summer business so far.
It’s also understood that Arsenal’s move for Tzolis has been pursued entirely separately from their ongoing interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, suggesting the club may still be open to strengthening the left flank further before the window closes.
Filling the Trossard Gap
Arsenal moved quickly to identify a replacement after losing Trossard, who left for Besiktas in a £17 million deal finalised earlier in the week. With that departure leaving Mikel Arteta a forward option light, the swift progress on Tzolis shows Arsenal wasted little time addressing the shortfall in their attacking options.
Why Tzolis Is Highly Rated
The 24-year-old, who previously played for Norwich City before his move to Belgium, enjoyed a standout season for Club Brugge scoring 17 goals and contributing 23 assists in 36 league appearances last term. That kind of direct goal involvement across a single campaign is a big part of what has made him one of the most sought-after wingers in European football this summer.
Quick Facts: Tzolis to Arsenal
- Status: Fee agreed with Club Brugge
- Transfer fee: ~£34m — a Belgian Pro League record
- Last season’s numbers (Brugge): 17 goals, 23 assists in 36 league appearances
- Replacing: Leandro Trossard, who left for Besiktas (£17m)
- Separate ongoing target: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- Previous club: Norwich City
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