Hull City has signed Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a club-record fee of £20 million.
Key facts
- •Konstantinos Tzolakis signed a five-season contract with Hull City.
- •The transfer fee of £20 million is a record for the English club.
- •Tzolakis previously played for Olympiacos, winning four league titles and the 2023/24 Conference League.
- •The goalkeeper has made nine appearances for the Greek national team.
- •Hull City will face Manchester United on August 22 to start their Premier League season.
Hull City has officially announced the signing of Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. The club, which recently secured promotion to the Premier League, confirmed the acquisition of the 23-year-old player. Tzolakis joins the team from Olympiacos on a five-season contract.
By the numbers
Record-Breaking Transfer Details
According to British media reports, the transfer fee paid to Olympiacos is £20 million, including additional bonuses. This figure establishes a new club record for Hull City, surpassing the previous high of £13 million spent on Ryan Mason in 2016.
Player Background and Upcoming Season
Tzolakis has earned nine caps for the Greece national team and previously won four domestic titles and the 2023/24 Conference League with Olympiacos. The goalkeeper stated he is prepared for the challenge of competing against top players in the Premier League. Hull City earned their promotion after defeating Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final and will open their Premier League campaign against Manchester United on August 22.
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