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Ilyas Ansah leaves Union Berlin for Hull City in record transfer

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Ilyas Ansah leaves Union Berlin for Hull City in record transfer
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1. FC Union Berlin has confirmed the permanent transfer of Ilyas Ansah to Hull City. The move marks a record-breaking sale for the German club, surpassing the previous high set by Taiwo Awoniyi in 2022. Reports regarding the total transfer fee vary, with one outlet citing a deal worth €21 million while another values the total package at €24 million. Ansah joined Union Berlin from SC Paderborn in the summer of 2025 and spent one season with the team. Union Berlin director of men’s professional football Horst Heldt stated that the club reached the decision after constructive discussions and opted to honor the player’s goal of competing in the Premier League. Ansah noted that the move fulfills his ambition to play professionally in England.

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  • •Ilyas Ansah joins Hull City on a permanent transfer from 1. FC Union Berlin.
  • •The deal establishes a new record sale fee for Union Berlin.
  • •Financial reports on the transfer value range between €21 million and €24 million.
  • •Ansah previously played for SC Paderborn before joining Union Berlin in 2025.
  • •The move follows one season of play in the Bundesliga for the forward.
Latest Updates
  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Union Berlin send Ilyas Ansah to Hull on record-breaking deal
  • 9:42 AMYahoo Sports — Union Berlin confirm record-breaking Ilyas Ansah sale to Hull City
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Union Berlin have officially confirmed the permanent transfer of highly-rated German striker Ilyas Ansah to Premier League newcomers Hull City. The 21-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the...

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1. FC Union Berlin have confirmed that Ilyas Ansah has left the club to join Hull City on a permanent basis.Kicker reported last week that the two clubs had agreed a deal worth €21 million, while Sk...

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