Tzolis dazzles for Arsenal while Khalaili scores for Crystal Palace

A bright afternoon at the Emirates saw Christos Tzolis sprint down the right wing as Corentin Lieutenant photographed the Greek winger preparing for Arsenal's clash with Brighton. The former Pro League star arrived amid a hectic summer market and immediately attracted attention. His early displays have already sparked conversation.

The Jupiler Pro League witnessed a wave of departures this summer, with many of its brightest talents moving to foreign leagues. As national competitions prepare to resume after the international break, it is timely to assess how those players are faring in their new clubs.

New homes, new impact

Tzolis has delivered four assists in his first eight appearances, including a decisive contribution in a Champions League tie against Napoli. He has cemented a place in Arsenal’s starting eleven and appears set to become a regular fixture.

Anan Khalaili has also secured a regular berth at Crystal Palace, missing only the EFL Cup tie against Middlesbrough since his arrival. The Israeli forward opened his Premier League account with a goal versus Ipswich, underlining a promising start.

Konstantinos Karetsas, now with Dortmund, suffered a dramatic fall after twenty minutes in a match against Villarreal but escaped serious injury. He has added one assist and is delivering solid performances as he adapts to German football.

Former league stars settle abroad

Raphael Onyedika and Zakaria El Ouahdi have both taken up roles in the Bundesliga, joining Frankfurt and Hamburg respectively. Each has been handed a starting position from day one and has missed virtually no minutes in Germany.

Nacho Ferri launched his season at Feyenoord with a hat‑trick against Zwolle, tallying four goals and an assist across six matches. Meanwhile, Arthur Piedfort has become a regular for Auxerre in Ligue 1 and even scored in a pre‑season friendly versus Werder Bremen.

Nathan Saliba, who left Anderlecht for Villarreal for €15 million, is gradually finding his footing in Spain. He started in the Champions League encounter with Dortmund but has yet to make a decisive impact.

Keisuke Goto, another former Anderlecht player now at Fribourg, has struggled for minutes despite scoring in both Conference League qualifiers against Motherwell. He now finds himself on the bench behind Matanovic.

Kjell Scherpen began the campaign as Ipswich’s first‑choice goalkeeper but conceded ten goals in four games, prompting a switch to Walton after a poor showing at Crystal Palace. The Dutch keeper now faces stiff competition for the starting spot.

While Saliba and Guiagon continue to feature regularly, De Cat and David are among those finding it harder to adapt. The mixed fortunes of these former Pro League stars underline the league’s role as a fertile talent pool for Europe’s top competitions.