Hull City Officially Announces Signing of Midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hull City has officially announced the signing of French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from RB Salzburg.
- The 23-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract, with Hull City paying a guaranteed transfer fee of 4 million Euros.
- Gourna-Douath expressed his excitement about playing in the Premier League, calling it "every footballer's dream."
English Premier League club Hull City has officially confirmed its latest signing, securing French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Austrian side RB Salzburg. The acquisition marks Hull City's tenth addition during the summer transfer window, bolstering their squad with a player who brings experience from the Champions League, Serie A, and Ligue 1.
The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal with the Tigers, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2031. Hull City will pay a guaranteed transfer fee of 4 million Euros to RB Salzburg. Additionally, the Austrian club will receive 10% of any future transfer fee should Gourna-Douath be sold to another club.
Upon completing his transfer, Gourna-Douath shared his enthusiasm with the club's official channels. "I am very happy. I can't wait to get on the field. The Premier League is every footballer's dream. Now I have the opportunity to play in this league," he stated. The French player aims to leverage his diverse European league experience to make an impact at Hull City.
Gourna-Douath's arrival signifies Hull City's commitment to strengthening their squad as they prepare for the challenges ahead in the Premier League. His signing is seen as a significant move, adding depth and quality to the midfield.
I am very happy. I can't wait to get on the field. The Premier League is every footballer's dream. Now I have the opportunity to play in this league.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.