Hull City transfer latest: Tigers secure international in club-record deal
HULL CITY have completed the club record signing of Greece international Konstantinos Tzolakis from Greek giants Olympiacos.
The 23-year-old, who has been capped nine times by his country, has penned a five-year contract with the Tigers until the summer of 2031.
He joins for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £20million.
Tzolakis said: “I am very happy to be here. It’s a big honour to join Hull City. I am ready for a new chapter in my career.
“I met all the players and staff in Türkiye, and I thank them for the warm welcome.
“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.
“I feel ready. I will give everything I have every single day in training to help our team to achieve its goals.
“I’m excited to be in England. I wanted to come to Hull City because the Premier League is the top stage.
“I know Hull have passionate supporters, so I can’t wait to play for them.”
Tzolakis was part of four Greek Super League title-winning squads, as well as a Greek Football Cup triumph and a Greek Super Cup success, while also lifting the 2023/24 UEFA Conference League.
Tzolakis was instrumental in Olympiacos becoming the first Greek club to win a European trophy, saving three penalties in a shootout against Fenerbahçe and keeping a clean sheet in the final against Fiorentina.
An exceptional 2024/25 campaign saw him named the Greek Super League Player and Goalkeeper of the Season, included in the Team of the Season and Player of the Year at this club.
He played every minute of the 2025/26 league campaign, appearing nine times in the Champions League and recording 23 shut-outs in 43 outings across all competitions.