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Hull City owner discusses Joe Gelhardt's uncertain future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Hull City owner discusses Joe Gelhardt's uncertain future

Summary

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali commented on the future of striker Joe Gelhardt, who has been linked with a return after his loan from Leeds. Gelhardt scored 15 goals during Hull's promotion-winning campaign, but Ilicali stated he cannot confirm a permanent move at this time. The decision will depend on the coaching staff's assessment of the squad and Gelhardt's potential playing time. Ilicali also emphasized strong connections with Leeds, indicating Hull's interest in negotiating again.

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•Joe Gelhardt scored 15 goals while on loan at Hull City.
•Acun Ilicali cannot confirm Gelhardt's return to Hull.
•The decision hinges on the coaching staff's evaluation of the squad.
•Ilicali notes Hull's strong connections with Leeds.

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11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hull will wait on Gelhardt decision - Ilicali

What they're saying

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Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he currently "cannot say yes or no" as to whether Joe Gelhardt will return to the Tigers in the Premier League. The 24-year-old striker spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Hull, before returning for the entirety of their promotion-winning campaign in which he scored 15 goals. "I cannot say yes or no at the moment," Ilicali told BBC Radio Humberside.
— Yahoo Sports

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