Norwich signs Greece winger Christos Tzolis from PAOK

Updated Aug. 12, 2021 6:21 a.m. ET

NORWICH, England (AP) — English Premier League club Norwich signed Greece winger Christos Tzolis to a five-year contract on Thursday.

The 19-year-old Tzolis arrives from Greek club PAOK for an undisclosed fee. He recorded 16 goals and 10 assists in 46 appearances last season for the Thessaloniki-based club.

“It was a very good season for me and I hope to continue like this here in the Premier League,” Tzolis said in a team statement.

Canaries manager Daniel Farke said “some of the biggest teams in Europe” were also interested in signing Tzolis, who made his international debut last year.

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“In his age group, Christos is probably one of the most exciting offensive players across European football," Farke said. “He’s a young winger with lots of pace and potential.”

On Monday, Norwich signed 21-year-old United States forward Josh Sargent from German team Werder Bremen.

Newly promoted Norwich hosts Liverpool on Saturday in the season opener.

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