Arsenal star Christos Tzolis kicks off derby for his former club and is given hero’s welcome by fans

NEW Arsenal fan favourite Christos Tzolis “kicked off” for another team just days after his Premier League debut. The Greek winger, who joined the Gunners for £34million earlier this summer, made the most of some time off following Friday’s 3-0 win over Coventry. Arsenal star Christos Tzolis returned to former club Club Brugge over the weekend Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He took kick off during the Brugge derby against Cercle Credit: dazn He was given a standing ovation from the fans Credit: x.com/MaProLeague Tzolis spent just two years in Belgium Credit: x.com/MaProLeague He returned to former side Club Brugge over the weekend and got a standing ovation from fans. Tzolis, 24, was paraded in front of the Jan Breydel Stadium despite leaving barely a month ago. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! And after getting a rapturous pre-match reception, he took a fake kick-off ahead of the Brugge derby. Played between Club and Cercle, who both have home games at the same ground, Tzolis returned to the stands to watch his ex-team-mates come away with three points. They won 1-0 and continued their 100 per cent start to the league campaign. Although still early on in his Prem and Arsenal career, Tzolis has become an immediate hit at the Emirates after a sparkling opening performance and strong pre-season showings. He spent just two years in Belgium after arriving from Dusseldorf – where he moved following a forgettable spell at Norwich. And Tzolis was an output machine, scoring 43 times in 108 appearances with 45 assists. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Last season alone he bagged 17 times with a staggering 23 assists in just 36 league outings. He rocked up in Brugge in a white t-shirt and a giant smile on his face. Wearing several bracelets on his right wrist, Tzolis had his name sung by the Brugge faithful. He even shook hands with the ref as Cercle and Club lined up on either side of the pitch. In baggy black trousers and white trainers, he turned to all sections of the crowd and applauded. Patting his chest with his hand, Tzolis was given the match ball and placed it on the centre circle. The ref blew a fake starting whistle and Tzolis kicked it back to Club Brugge and got another big cheer. He put his arms in the air before heading off the pitch and embracing with boss Ivan Leko. Tzolis also got a touch from the mascot. Arsenal ticket and hospitality deals GET tickets to see Arsenal home games with these official deals. The packages include optional upgrades to VIP hospitality. 21 Aug v Coventry City — BOOK HERE 6 Sep v Chelsea — BOOK HERE 10 Oct v Leeds United — BOOK HERE 24 Oct v Everton — BOOK HERE 7 Nov v Hull City — BOOK HERE More games available here. *If you click on a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. Comment now