Arsenal officials praise Christos Tzolis following £34m transfer

Arsenal officials have expressed high praise for Christos Tzolis following his £34 million transfer from Club Brugge. Club Brugge president Bart Verhaeghe revealed that Arsenal representatives commended the Greek international during the Champions League draw, noting his ‘excellent mentality’ and top performance in physical testing.

Tzolis has made an immediate impact in the Premier League, contributing to Arsenal's perfect start to the season. After arriving to bolster the wing following the departures of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, the 24-year-old has featured in the starting XI for Arsenal's first three matches, all of which resulted in wins.

Verhaeghe noted that Brugge’s developmental approach helped prepare Tzolis for the intensity of top-tier football. The winger arrives in England following a productive season in Belgium, where he recorded 22 goals and 29 assists across all competitions.