Matt Targett joins Hull City on two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Defender Matt Targett has signed a two-year deal with Hull City after leaving Newcastle United at the end of his contract. The 30-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough, expressed excitement about joining the Tigers, stating it was an easy decision after discussions with club ownership. Targett brings Premier League experience from previous stints with Southampton and Aston Villa, anticipating a significant challenge as Hull returns to the top flight. He noted the potential for success, drawing confidence from last season's performances of teams like Sunderland and Leeds.
- •Targett joins Hull City on a two-year deal.
- •He left Newcastle United at the end of his contract.
- •Targett spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough.
- •He has Premier League experience with Southampton and Aston Villa.
- •Hull City looks to build on last season's success in the top flight.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Targett joins Hull City on two-year deal
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hull City sign Targett on free transfer
"Hull City have signed Matt Targett on a two-year deal, with a club option of a further year, after the defender left Newcastle at the end of his contract. The 30-year-old left-back said "it was a no-brainer" to join the Tigers, but he expects a "massive challenge" on their return to the top flight. Targett has represented Southampton, Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the Premier League, but spent last season on loan in the Championship with Middlesbrough.
"Hull City have announced the arrival of defender Matt Targett on an initial two-year deal.The 30-year-old is free to join the club after leaving Newcastle United at the end of his contract and he has...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 8:20 AMMatt Targett joins Hull City on two-year deal
Hull City have announced the arrival of defender Matt Targett on an initial two-year deal.The 30-year-old is free to join the club after leaving Newcastle United at the end of his contract and he has...
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 8:18 AMHull City sign Targett on free transfer
Hull City have signed Matt Targett on a two-year deal, with a club option of a further year, after the defender left Newcastle at the end of his contract. The 30-year-old left-back said "it was a no-brainer" to join the Tigers, but he expects a "massive challenge" on their return to the top flight. Targett has represented Southampton, Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the Premier League, but spent last season on loan in the Championship with Middlesbrough.
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