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Tzolis' Spark: Arsenal's New Winger Lights Up Pre-Season
2 Aug
Summary
- Greek winger Tzolis scored his first pre-season goal for Arsenal.
- Mikel Arteta compares Tzolis' playing style to Leandro Trossard.
- Tzolis had 50 direct goal contributions for Club Brugge last season.
Arsenal's new signing, Christos Tzolis, is already making a strong impression during pre-season training. The Greek winger, acquired from Club Brugge, has provided an assist and scored his first goal for the Gunners. This early success comes as Tzolis possesses an advantage in fitness, having already participated in pre-season matches for his former club.
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, expressed confidence that fans will embrace Tzolis. He drew parallels between Tzolis and Leandro Trossard, noting the new signing's excellent link-up play and keen eye for goal. Arteta also emphasized Tzolis' hunger and dedication, viewing his move to Arsenal as a dream come true.
Despite arriving with less fanfare than other potential signings, Tzolis' statistics from the previous season are remarkable. He recorded 22 goals and 28 assists for Club Brugge, playing a crucial role in their Belgian Pro League title victory. This level of performance, comparable to Trossard's early career in Belgium, suggests Tzolis could be a significant asset for Arsenal.
