Hull City signs forward Ilyas Ansah from Union Berlin on five-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Hull City has signed Germany Under-21 international Ilyas Ansah to a five-year contract. The 21-year-old forward arrives from Bundesliga side Union Berlin for a reported initial fee of 15 million euros, with an additional 12 million euros in potential add-ons. Ansah becomes the club’s 13th summer signing since Hull City achieved promotion to the Premier League. The striker scored five goals in 36 matches across all competitions for his former club last season. Hull City currently holds two wins from their first two matches following a nine-year absence from the top flight. The club is also expected to conclude a deal for Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, with a reported 22 million pound package agreed upon.
- •Ilyas Ansah signs a five-year contract with Hull City.
- •The transfer fee includes 15 million euros upfront with 12 million euros in add-ons.
- •Ansah is the 13th new player added to the roster this summer.
- •Hull City has opened the Premier League campaign with two consecutive victories.
- •The club has also reportedly reached an agreement to sign Tim Iroegbunam from Everton.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ansah vows to 'give his best and leave it all on the pitch'
- 9:57 AMYahoo Sports — Hull sign German forward Ansah from Union Berlin
- 9:57 AMBBC Sport — Hull sign German forward Ansah from Union Berlin
""It is a dream come true for me to play in the Premier League," Hull City's newest signing Ilyas Ansah has said. The 21-year-old striker has arrived at MKM Stadium on a five-year contract from Union Berlin, becoming the Tigers' 13th summer signing since promotion from the Championship. Making his Bundesliga debut in August 2025, Ansah featured 37 times last season, scoring five goals and registering three assists.
"Hull City sign forward Ilyas Ansah on a five-year deal from Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
"Hull City sign forward Ilyas Ansah on a five-year deal from Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:05 AMAnsah vows to 'give his best and leave it all on the pitch'
"It is a dream come true for me to play in the Premier League," Hull City's newest signing Ilyas Ansah has said. The 21-year-old striker has arrived at MKM Stadium on a five-year contract from Union Berlin, becoming the Tigers' 13th summer signing since promotion from the Championship. Making his Bundesliga debut in August 2025, Ansah featured 37 times last season, scoring five goals and registering three assists.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:57 AMHull sign German forward Ansah from Union Berlin
Hull City sign forward Ilyas Ansah on a five-year deal from Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 9:57 AMHull sign German forward Ansah from Union Berlin
Hull City sign forward Ilyas Ansah on a five-year deal from Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
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