Arsenal kick off their pre-season preparations against Girona at Montilivi on Saturday and Mikel Arteta has named his starting XI for the match.

Christos Tzolis offers unpredictability on the wing BRUNO FAHY / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via This article has been updated after Arsenal completed the €40m signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 victory over Spanish side Girona, headlined by a debut goal from new signing Christos Tzolis. Mikel Arteta utilised the depth of his squad in a dominant performance that saw the Gunners control possession and clinical finishing across both halves.

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The winger has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions and will wear the number 17 shirt.

LONDON (AP) — Premier League champion Arsenal signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract on Thursday. Arsenal announced the signing on its website without specifying how long he has joined for.

Arsenal has signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old joins the North London side for a reported fee of £34 million ($45.40 million), according to British media reports, a record for the Belgian Pro League.

ARSENAL will be determined to build on their perfect start to pre-season when they face La Liga outfit Girona TONIGHT in Spain. Summer signing Christos Tzolis registered an assist in the