Hull City Breaks Transfer Record to Sign Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis
Newly promoted Hull City has made headlines by signing Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a club-record fee. The 23-year-old joins the Tigers on a five-year contract, marking a significant investment for the club. Although the exact fee remains undisclosed, it is believed to be around £20 million plus add-ons, shattering Hull's previous record of £13 million, set in 2016 when they acquired Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason. Tzolakis has a rich history with Olympiacos, having made 131 appearances and secured eight trophies, including: Four Greek Super League titles The 2023-24 UEFA Conference League title His impressive performances led to his international debut against Malta, where he has since earned nine caps. In a statement, Tzolakis expressed his excitement, saying, "I am ready for a new chapter in my career. With Olympiacos, I had a successful career with a Conference League title, championship and a cup, also European games and Champions League. Hull City is something different because we are playing in the Premier League. We have to fight against top players, so it's a challenge for me." This signing reflects Hull City's ambition as they prepare for competitive action in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-08-05