Arsenal have confirmed the signing of winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a five‑year contract. The fee, reported at £34m, is a record for the Belgian Pro League. The 24‑year‑old – formerly of Norwich City – netted 17 goals and supplied 23 assists in 36 league games last season.

Tzolis arrives as a direct replacement for Leandro Trossard, who left for Besiktas in a £17m deal. Sky Sports sources say the club had earlier targeted Morgan Rogers, but the England international moved to Chelsea for a British‑record £117m. Tzolis shares many traits with Trossard: both are versatile forwards who can slot in as a No 10 or wide winger, and both boast excellent injury records, with Tzolis missing only two matches at Brugge.

Analysts note his high work rate and positional flexibility, though he still needs to improve his emotional stability. With the new signing, Arsenal aim to maintain their attacking options ahead of the 2026 Premier League season. The move comes as part of Arsenal’s broader strategy to strengthen their squad after the departure of key players.

Fans have welcomed the Greek’s arrival, hoping he will bring fresh energy and creativity to the North London side. Tzolis is expected to integrate quickly, given his experience in the Champions League and the Belgian league’s competitive environment. The club’s technical team believes the winger’s versatility will allow Arteta to deploy him in various attacking roles, potentially improving the team’s tactical flexibility.