Tzolakis 'ready for a new chapter' at Hull

[Getty Images] Hull City club-record signing Konstantinos Tzolakis says it is "a big honour" to join the club and believes he is ready for the "challenge" of the Premier League. The goalkeeper, who has spent the past eight years at Olympiacos, has penned a five-year deal at MKM Stadium. Since making his senior debut in March 2020, Tzolakis has made 131 appearances and kept 64 clean sheets for the Greek Super League side. The 23-year-old has also won four league titles, two domestic trophies and lifted the 2023-24 Conference League trophy during his time in Greece. "I am very happy to be here," Tzolakis said. "It is a big honour to join Hull City. I am ready for a new chapter in my career. I met all the players and the staff in Turkey - and I thank them for the warm welcome. "Hull City is something different because we are playing in the Premier League. We have to fight against the top players, so it is a challenge for me. "I feel ready. I will give everything I have every single day in training to help our team achieve its goals. I am excited to be in England. I know Hull City has passionate supporters, so I can't wait to play for them." Tzolakis 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 before keeping a clean sheet in the final against Fiorentina. He also played every single league minute of the 2025-26 season, made nine Champions League appearances, and registered 23 clean sheets in all competitions.