01.09.2026 16:10
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı and competing in the Premier League, made a notable move in the transfer window. The English club added 22-year-old İlyas Ansah, who wore the Union Berlin jersey, to their squad for a transfer fee of 17 million euros. The German club officially announced the young footballer's departure.
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, strengthened its squad with an important transfer. The English representative completed the transfer of Ilyas Ansah, who wore the Union Berlin jersey. A transfer fee of 17 million euros was paid to Union Berlin for the 22-year-old footballer.
THEY PAID 17 MILLION EUROS
The young footballer, who played in the Bundesliga last season, headed to England after his one-season adventure at Union Berlin. Hull City's willingness to spend 17 million euros for the transfer revealed the magnitude of the club's investment in the young footballer.
"THE OFFER WAS VERY ATTRACTIVE"
Horst Heldt, Union Berlin's Director of Men's Professional Football, highlighted Ansah's development in his statement following the transfer.
Heldt said, "We are losing Ilyas, a young and talented player who took a significant step in his development in the Bundesliga last season and showcased his abilities at the highest level."
Also touching on Hull City's offer, Heldt said, "The interest from England and Hull City's offer were very attractive for both the player and us as a club."
"WE WISH HIM SUCCESS IN ENGLAND"
Heldt thanked the young footballer for his performance at Union Berlin and wished him success in his career in England. Ilyas Ansah had transferred to Union Berlin from SC Paderborn in the summer of 2025. The 22-year-old footballer, who spent one season at the German club, will continue his career with Hull City from now on.