Record Transfer Completed
Hull City have completed the signing of Greece international goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a club-record fee. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club. Although neither club has confirmed the fee, it is believed to be around £20 million plus add-ons, surpassing the previous record of £13 million paid for Ryan Mason in 2016.[S1]
According to Transfermarkt data, the fee is reported as 23.3 million euros. Hull City confirmed the transfer is the most expensive in the club's history, with Tzolakis signing a contract until the summer of 2031. The move follows the departure of goalkeeper Ivor Pandur to Rangers, making Tzolakis a top target for the Tigers.[S5][S4][S2]
Tzolakis' Career and Achievements
Tzolakis spent his entire senior career with Olympiacos, making 131 appearances and keeping 64 clean sheets since his debut in 2020. He won eight trophies, including four Greek Super League titles and the 2023-24 UEFA Conference League. He played a pivotal role in Olympiacos becoming the first Greek club to win a European trophy, saving three penalties in a quarter-final shootout against Fenerbahce and keeping a clean sheet in the final against Fiorentina.[S1][S3][S5]
In the 2025-26 season, Tzolakis played every minute of Olympiacos' league campaign, made nine Champions League appearances, and recorded 23 clean sheets in 43 matches across all competitions. He made his international debut for Greece in 2024 and has earned nine caps, participating in World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League, and friendlies.[S3][S4][S2]
Reaction and Expectations
Tzolakis expressed his excitement about joining Hull City, saying, "I am ready for a new chapter in my career. 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." He added, "I feel ready. I will give everything I have every single day in training to help our team to achieve its goals."[S1]
Head coach Sergej Jakirovic expressed confidence in Tzolakis, stating, "He's our first choice… I explained to him everything, so he's looking forward to joining us." The goalkeeper has already joined Hull's training camp in Turkey and is set to play in their upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Hull may also sign additional players, including Lucas Herrington, Elliot Stroud, Nobel Mendy, and Jens Hjertø-Dahl, with a potential transfer for Leon Bailey still in play.[S2][S4]
