25.08.2026 10:50
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has earmarked 22 million euros for Union Berlin's 21-year-old forward Ilyas Ansah. If the deal goes through, the young striker's transfer fee, who was signed for just 4 million euros only a season ago, will increase more than fivefold in one year.
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has opened its purse strings in the transfer market. The English club has reportedly made a formal offer of 22 million euros for 21-year-old German striker Ilyas Ansah, who plays for Union Berlin. It is noteworthy that Ansah was transferred for just 4 million euros only a season ago.
22 MILLION EURO OFFER FROM HULL CITY
Hull City, continuing its efforts to strengthen its squad, has turned its attention to Germany. According to Sky Sport, the English club has made a formal offer of 22 million euros for Union Berlin's young striker Ilyas Ansah. It was stated that advanced talks have been held between Hull City, Union Berlin, and the player's side for a long-term contract.
TRANSFER FEE TO QUINTUPLE IN ONE SEASON
The striking detail in the transfer is the significant increase in Ansah's transfer fee. The 21-year-old footballer was transferred from Paderborn to Union Berlin last season for 4 million euros. If Hull City's 22 million euro offer is accepted, the German striker's transfer value will have increased by more than fivefold in just one season.
CONTRIBUTED 8 GOALS LAST SEASON
Ansah, who drew attention with his performance in the past season wearing the Union Berlin jersey, contributed with 5 goals and 3 assists. It was noted that the young footballer's performance also attracted the attention of various clubs across Europe.
HULL CITY DETERMINED IN TRANSFER
It was stated that Hull City, which started the new season with a 2-0 victory against Manchester United, wants to further strengthen its squad and is determined to complete the Ansah transfer.