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Ilyas Ansah set to join Hull City from Union Berlin for €24m

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Ilyas Ansah set to join Hull City from Union Berlin for €24m

Summary

Ilyas Ansah is on the verge of signing with Hull City ahead of the transfer window closing. The deal, which includes bonuses, is reported to total €24 million. Ansah scored five goals in 36 appearances for Union Berlin last season. This transfer would set a record for the most expensive departure in Union Berlin's history, surpassing Taiwo Awoniyi's previous record of €20.5 million. Ansah has already bid farewell to his teammates in Germany and is expected to complete his medical soon.

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•Ilyas Ansah joins Hull City from Union Berlin
•Transfer fee could reach €24 million
•Ansah scored five goals last season
•Previous record transfer was Taiwo Awoniyi
•Medical examination for Ansah pending before official signing

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Record signing for Bundesliga club! Reports: 5-goal striker joins for €24m

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Before the transfer window closes in a few days, Union Berlin could be in line to make some serious money once again. As both 'bz' and Sky expert Florian Plettenberg report, Ilyas Ansah is on the verg...
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