Hull City sign Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis on five-year deal
Synopsis
Hull City have broken their goalkeeper transfer record to land Konstantinos Tzolakis — the man who saved three penalties to help Olympiacos become the first Greek club to win a major European trophy. At 23, with four league titles, a Conference League winner's medal, and a Player of the Season award already in hand, he arrives in the Championship as one of the most decorated young goalkeepers in European football.
Key Takeaways
Hull City have signed Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for an undisclosed club-record fee .
The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract running until summer 2031 .
Tzolakis made 131 appearances for Olympiacos, keeping 64 clean sheets , and won four Greek Super League titles .
He played a decisive role in Olympiacos winning the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-24 , saving three penalties in the quarterfinal shootout against Fenerbahce .
In 2024-25 , he registered 23 clean sheets in 43 appearances and was named Greek Super League Player of the Season and Goalkeeper of the Season .
Tzolakis has earned nine international caps for Greece and featured in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
Hull City have completed the signing of Greece international goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for an undisclosed club-record fee, with the 23-year-old penning a five-year contract that ties him to the Championship club until the summer of 2031. The deal represents Hull's most expensive goalkeeper acquisition to date.
From Olympiacos Academy to English Football
Born in Chania, Tzolakis came through the Olympiacos youth setup before making his senior debut in March 2020. Over the course of 131 appearances for the club, he kept 64 clean sheets — a record that underlines the consistency that has attracted Championship interest. During his time in Piraeus, he collected four Greek Super League titles, the Greek Football Cup, and the Greek Super Cup.
The Europa Conference League Triumph
Tzolakis was central to one of Greek football's defining moments: Olympiacos becoming the first Greek club to win a major European trophy when they lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League in the 2023-24 season. He saved three penalties in the quarterfinal shootout against Fenerbahce and kept a clean sheet in the final against Fiorentina — performances that announced him to a continental audience.
A Season of Individual Honours
The 2024-25 campaign was Tzolakis's finest individually. He featured in every league match for Olympiacos, made nine UEFA Champions League appearances, and registered 23 clean sheets across 43 matches in all competitions. The accolades followed: Greek Super League Player of the Season, Goalkeeper of the Season, inclusion in the league's Team of the Season, and Olympiacos Player of the Year.
International Pedigree
On the international stage, Tzolakis has earned nine caps for Greece since his senior debut against Malta in June 2024. He was part of Greece's successful 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and most recently featured in an international fixture against Sweden in June 2025.
What Tzolakis Said
'I am very happy to be here. It's a big honour to join Hull City, and I am ready for a new chapter in my career,' the goalkeeper said after completing the move. Having met his new teammates and coaching staff during the club's pre-season tour in Türkiye, he added: 'I will give everything I have every single day in training to help our team achieve its goals. I know Hull have passionate supporters and I can't wait to play for them.'
The signing signals Hull City's ambition in the Championship, with a proven European-pedigree goalkeeper now anchoring their defence for the seasons ahead.
Point of View
Not a panic buy. Tzolakis arrives with a Conference League winner's medal, a Player of the Season award, and Champions League experience — credentials that far exceed the typical Championship acquisition. The real question is adaptation: Greek football's tempo and the Championship's physical intensity are different animals. But for a club with promotion ambitions, securing a goalkeeper of this profile on a five-year deal sends an unambiguous signal about where Hull see themselves heading.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Konstantinos Tzolakis?
Konstantinos Tzolakis is a 23-year-old Greek international goalkeeper who joined Hull City from Olympiacos in August 2025. He made 131 appearances for Olympiacos, keeping 64 clean sheets, and was named Greek Super League Player of the Season and Goalkeeper of the Season for 2024-25.
How much did Hull City pay for Tzolakis?
Hull City signed Konstantinos Tzolakis for an undisclosed fee described as a club record for a goalkeeper. The exact transfer sum has not been made public by either club.
How long is Tzolakis's contract at Hull City?
Tzolakis has signed a five-year contract with Hull City, keeping him at the Championship club until the summer of 2031.
What trophies did Tzolakis win with Olympiacos?
Tzolakis won four Greek Super League titles, the Greek Football Cup, and the Greek Super Cup with Olympiacos. He also played a key role in Olympiacos winning the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023-24 — the first major European trophy won by a Greek club.
How many international caps does Tzolakis have?
Tzolakis has earned nine caps for Greece since making his senior international debut against Malta in June 2024. He featured in Greece's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and played against Sweden in June 2025.
