It has been the BEST season of his career! Christos Tzolis (22) is captivating Fortuna Düsseldorf and shocking Bochum. In the 3-0 win in the first leg of the relegation match, the Greek was unstoppable once again. After his outstanding performance, Tzolis, who usually speaks English, suddenly exclaimed in German, “I am very happy!” And rightly so…
During the game, Tzolis showcased his skill by setting up the first goal through a corner, which led to a comical own goal by Bochum’s Philipp Hoffmann. He then brilliantly assisted Felix Klaus (31) for the second goal and scored the third with a fierce free-kick that Bochum’s goalkeeper Andreas Luthe (37) could only parry, allowing Yannik Engelhardt (22) to score easily. Tzolis, who recently scored a hat-trick in the final league game, is on the verge of guiding Düsseldorf back to the Bundesliga.
However, the future of the Norwich City loanee hangs in the balance, as his potential permanent transfer to Düsseldorf would reportedly cost 5 million euros with an annual salary of 1.5 million euros — a hefty sum for the club. Nonetheless, coach Daniel Thioune (49) jokingly mentioned his willingness to contribute an extra euro to retain Tzolis. The club executives are exploring various options to negotiate a feasible deal, hoping that Tzolis may compromise on his salary. As the weeks progress, it becomes increasingly clear: Fortuna cannot afford to let Tzolis go, especially when the player himself expresses his desire to stay in Germany, preferably at Fortuna!
