“I'm a direct player, I go for goals or assists”: Arsenal seal £34m Tzolis deal as winger vows end product | OneFootball

Christos Tzolis has said he wants to bring goals and assists to Arsenal after completing his move to North London.

Tzolis has signed a long-term contract with thePremier League champions, who have paid Club Brugge a fee of around £34m for the winger.

The 24-year-old had an outstanding campaign in Belgium last season, where he scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists across all competitions.

Speaking toarsenal.com, he said he hopes to continue producing goals and assists in an Arsenal shirt.

“I'm a direct player, I go for goals or assists,” he said.

“That's my point of view as an attacker, as a winger. I'm always hungry to score or to give the final pass to my teammates. And I can say I work hard for the team, also in the defensive part.”

Andrea Berta hails Christos Tzolis as two-footed finisher who thrives in tight spaces after £34m Arsenal switch

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta said the North Londoners were delighted to capture the Greece international. He said Tzolis is a talent that can 'raise the level' of the current squad.

“Christos is an extremely versatile attacking player who naturally operates on the left but is comfortable across the front line. He’s an excellent finisher with both feet, thrives in tight spaces, and possesses incredible technical ability," Berta said.

“Christos has produced outstanding numbers in terms of goals and assists over the last three seasons, and he’s a player who will raise the technical level of our squad, while bringing positive energy, enthusiasm, and a strong mentality to our team.

“We’re confident Christos will make a significant contribution to our club, and we hope our supporters will enjoy watching him play in an Arsenal shirt.