Christos Tzolis scores first goal for Arsenal in friendly against Girona

Greek international Christos Tzolis made his official friendly debut for Arsenal on August 1, 2026, during the team's match against Girona at the Montilivi Stadium in Spain. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta named the 24-year-old winger in the starting lineup, showing significant confidence in the player who recently completed a 40 million euro transfer from Club Brugge this summer.

During the 30th minute of the match, Tzolis cut inside from the left flank and executed a shot that found the net to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead. Reports indicate the goal was aided by a deflection off a defender before beating the Girona goalkeeper. This appearance follows a previous unofficial training match and a standout performance against MK Dons, where the winger provided an assist for Reiss Nelson.

This goal marks a successful start to the season for the 24-year-old as he integrates into the North London squad. The team continues its pre-season preparations following this high-profile transfer, aiming to integrate new signings ahead of the official competitive calendar.