Arsenal have signed Christos Tzolis after a highly productive spell at Club Brugge. We assess his role, minutes, FPL potential and impact on Arsenal’s attackers.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract.
The Greece international arrives after two highly productive seasons in Belgium and gives Arsenal another direct, versatile option across the front line.
For Fantasy Premier League managers, the transfer creates an interesting new option. However, Tzolis will need to prove that he can earn regular Premier League minutes before he becomes a safe Gameweek 1 selection.
Who is Christos Tzolis?
Tzolis is a 24-year-old attacker who primarily plays on the left wing.
He began his senior career with PAOK before moving to Norwich City in 2021. After loan spells with FC Twente and Fortuna Düsseldorf, he rebuilt his career at Club Brugge.
Tzolis made 108 appearances for the Belgian club across all competitions, scoring 43 goals and providing 45 assists.
His strongest qualities include:
Direct running from wide areas
Finishing with either foot
Movement into central scoring positions
Creativity in the final third
Ability to play across the front line
Willingness to contribute defensively
His productivity increased significantly during his time in Belgium, where he became one of the league’s most influential attacking players.
Where will Tzolis play for Arsenal?
Tzolis naturally operates from the left side of the attack.
From that position, he can stay wide to create space, cut inside to shoot or move into central areas when Arsenal have possession near the penalty box.
Arsenal also value attackers who can switch positions during matches. Tzolis can potentially cover both wings and may also appear in a more central attacking role when required.
His versatility should help him earn opportunities, but it also makes his exact starting position difficult to predict during pre-season.
Will Tzolis start regularly?
This is the most important question for FPL managers.
Arsenal already have several players capable of operating in wide and central attacking positions. Tzolis may therefore begin the season as part of a rotation rather than as an automatic starter.
His path to regular minutes will depend on:
His performances during pre-season
Arsenal’s preferred formation
The fitness of other attackers
Whether he starts with the first-choice team
His defensive work without the ball
How quickly he adapts to Arsenal’s tactical system
Managers should pay close attention to Arsenal’s friendly lineups.
One pre-season start will not be enough to confirm his place. A consistent run with the likely first-choice team would provide a much stronger signal.
What does Tzolis offer in FPL?
Tzolis has the type of attacking profile that can become attractive in Fantasy.
He looks to score, create chances and move into dangerous areas. If he earns regular starts, his potential routes to points could include:
Goals from open play
Assists from wide positions
Shots after cutting inside
Chances created for Arsenal’s forwards
Bonus points after decisive attacking contributions
His previous goal and assist record shows that he can contribute in multiple ways.
However, production in Belgium does not guarantee immediate Premier League returns. The speed, physicality and tactical demands of the league will provide a greater challenge.
Could Tzolis take set pieces?
There is currently no guarantee that Tzolis will take penalties, corners or direct free kicks for Arsenal.
Arsenal already have established set-piece options, so managers should not select him based on an assumed dead-ball role.
Pre-season may provide more information about whether he is used for:
Corners
Wide free kicks
Direct free kicks
Penalties when regular takers are absent
Any consistent set-piece involvement would improve his FPL appeal.
How does the transfer affect Arsenal’s other attackers?
Tzolis adds further competition for attacking places.
This could reduce the security of minutes for players competing on the left side or in supporting attacking roles. It may also allow Arsenal to rotate more frequently during busy periods.
For FPL managers, the key issue is not only whether Tzolis starts. It is also whether his arrival makes other Arsenal attackers less secure.
Avoid selecting multiple rotation risks from the same team before their roles become clear.
Should Tzolis be in your Gameweek 1 squad?
Tzolis should begin on the watchlist rather than automatically entering every draft.
He could become an excellent option if he:
Starts regularly during pre-season
Plays in an advanced role
Receives consistent minutes with Arsenal’s strongest team
Shows signs of attacking chemistry with his new teammates
Receives an attractive FPL price
He becomes a much riskier selection if he regularly appears with the second team or is substituted early in friendly matches.
OneFPL verdict
Current recommendation: Monitor during pre-season.
Tzolis has the attacking ability and statistical record to become a relevant FPL player. His combination of goals and assists makes him more interesting than a traditional touchline winger.
The main concern is minutes.
Wait for clearer evidence about his starting position, role and expected playing time before including him in a final Gameweek 1 squad.
Use the OneFPL Player Comparison and Transfer Planner to compare Tzolis with other midfielders once his FPL price and pre-season role are confirmed.
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