The latest football news including: Arsenal agree £34m deal for Christos Tzolis as Trossard replacement, Victor Osimhen poised to inherit Galatasaray armband.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
Fee is a new record sale for Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge
Arsenal have agreed a £34 million deal with Club Brugge to sign Greek winger Christos Tzolis, a fee that stands as a record outgoing transfer for the Belgian club.
The move follows Arsenal’s sale of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas for £17 million, with Tzolis lined up as his direct replacement.
The 24-year-old, formerly of Norwich City, scored 17 goals and added 23 assists in 36 league appearances last season.
Mikel Arteta is expected to use him to add pace and end product out wide.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Nigerian striker was vice-captain last season before Icardi’s contract expired
Victor Osimhen is set to become Galatasaray’s new captain following Mauro Icardi’s departure at the end of his contract, which closed out a four-year spell in Istanbul that brought four Turkish Super Lig titles.
Osimhen served as vice-captain during another trophy-laden campaign and has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the armband.
The Super Eagles striker has recently met with manager Okan Buruk and is said to be settled in Istanbul, even as his agent explores fresh interest from Atletico Madrid.
Category: Statement | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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