“United could convince me” – Player opens door for Manchester United, Aston Villa also works

Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis has closed the door on Crystal Palace and Newcastle United this summer but left it wide open for Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Speaking in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad this week, the 24-year-old insisted that he won’t be leaving Club Brugge without a top offer this summer.

Club Brugge exit expected

The growing belief in Belgium is that Christos Tzolis will be leaving Club Brugge this summer. The winger has been the star of the show at the club since joining in a €6.5m deal in 2024.

He’s since managed 42 goals and 44 assists in 107 games, quickly establishing himself as the best player in the Jupiler Pro League.

Sport Witness covered a report earlier this month explaining that Club Brugge expect to sell him in a league record sale, should he depart. Aston Villa and Manchester United were said to be keen on him in that report.

They’re not the first to show an interest in the Premier League either. Crystal Palace tried to sign him last summer, while Newcastle also reportedly see him as a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon.

It seems Tzolis is more than aware of the interest in him. But he has specific requirements for a transfer. And that’s good news for Manchester United and Aston Villa, but not Crystal Palace and Newcastle.

“I feel good here,” he said.

“Staying for another year was the best decision I could have made last season. It would have to be a Champions League team from England, Germany, Spain, or Italy. Only PSG is a better option than Club.

“In that case, I’d refuse,” he stated firmly when asked about Crystal Palace. “The Crystal Palace train has already left the station for me.”

Manchester United interest

It’s a different situation for Manchester United, though. In fact, the Greek forward is certainly open to a move to Old Trafford.

“United could convince me,” he admitted “Such a massive club with so much history. It would be hard to say no to that.”

He doesn’t appear to want to leave at all costs, though. “I have everything I need to be happy here,” he concluded.

“Playing in the Champions League again, fantastic teammates… even the food here is great. I’m getting to understand Brandon and Hans better and better.”