German striker Ilyas Ansah signs for Hull City
Bundesliga talent joins Tigers on five-year contract
Hull City has announced the signing of 21-year-old German striker Ilyas Ansah from Bundesliga club Union Berlin.
Ansah has agreed to a five-year contract, keeping him at the Tigers until the summer of 2031.
Standing at 6'4'', Ansah becomes Hull City's 13th summer signing.
Last season, Ansah was pivotal for Union Berlin, appearing in 36 out of 37 competitive matches.
He scored five goals and contributed three assists, playing his final game in the DFB-Pokal.
During his Bundesliga tenure, Ansah made a notable debut, scoring twice in a match against VfB Stuttgart, and continued finding the net against TSG Hoffenheim, Eintracht Frankfurt, and RB Leipzig.
Born in LĂĽdenscheid, Ansah initially made his mark at SC Paderborn, advancing his team from the Oberliga to the Regionalliga with six goals in 10 appearances.
His senior breakthrough was in the 2. Bundesliga, where he scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 60 appearances over two years at Paderborn before his transfer to Union Berlin.
Internationally, Ansah has represented Germany at the Under-20 and Under-21 levels, scoring six goals in 18 appearances for his country.
Ansah expressed his excitement and aspirations upon joining Hull City, saying:
“It’s a dream come true for me to play in the Premier League, and for such a big club – it’s really an honour for me."
He emphasised his flexibility and work ethic, highlighting his desire to contribute significantly to his new team.
Currently, Hull City supporters have the opportunity to pre-order City Speaks collection items after demand exceeded expectations.
Pre-orders started on 28th August and will remain open until 11th September, enabling supporters to secure their preferred shirt ahead of new stock arrivals.