TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Hull break record to sign Greek keeper Tzolakis
Newly promoted Hull City have smashed their transfer record to land Greece's No.1 from Olympiacos.
K. Tzolakis
player
Player
Konstantinos Tzolakis
Position
Goalkeeper
From
Olympiacos
To
Hull City
Fee
Club-record (undisclosed)
What happened. Hull City have signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year deal for a club-record fee, eclipsing the £13m paid for Ryan Mason in 2016.
- Tzolakis spent his entire senior career at Olympiacos, making 131 appearances.
- He won eight trophies, including four Greek Super League titles and the 2023-24 Conference League.
- He has earned nine caps for Greece since his debut in 2024.
“I feel ready. I will give everything I have every single day in training to help our team to achieve its goals.”
— Konstantinos Tzolakis
Tzolakis joins as Hull prepare for Premier League football, aiming to make an impact in England's top flight.
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