Arsenal agrees deal to sign Club Brugge's Tzolis as Trossard joins Besiktas

On July 16, 2026, Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis reached a full verbal agreement with Arsenal on a long‑term contract of at least five years, with personal terms settled according to Sky Sports. The transfer package is expected to be worth at least €40 million, pending final club‑to‑club details. Arsenal’s move comes after winger Leandro Trossard joined Turkish side Besiktas in a €20 million deal earlier this week. Brugge are already searching for a replacement for Tzolis.

For Nigerian Arsenal fans, the signing signals the club’s intent to boost its attacking options ahead of the new season, potentially improving their Premier League and Champions League campaigns that many follow closely. Trossard’s exit frees up a wing spot and wages, which could influence how Arsenal balances squad depth and financial fair play.

Will Tzolis adapt quickly to the Premier League’s intensity, and how might his arrival affect the playing time of existing Arsenal wingers such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, or the newly signed players?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/16/transfer-tzolis-agrees-deal-with-arsenal-as-trossard-exits/