Christos Tzolis Takes Arsenal’s Famous No.17 Shirt – Can He Match the Legends?
Arsenal have handed new signing Christos Tzolis their iconic No.17 jersey after completing his move from Club Brugge. The 24-year-old Greek forward has signed a five-year deal, making him Mikel Arteta’s third major summer addition. Tzolis arrives on the back of a sensational season in Belgium, where he scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists in 52 appearances. Arsenal reportedly paid around £34 million for his signature. The No.17 shirt carries rich history at Emirates Stadium, once worn by stars like Alexis Sánchez, Emmanuel Petit and Alex Iwobi. Some fans say shirt numbers don’t matter. Others urge caution over the added pressure. Can Tzolis carve out his own legacy?
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