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Óscar Zambrano returns to Hull City for Premier League debut

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuadorian midfielder Óscar Zambrano has officially returned to Hull City, signing a long-term contract.
  • Zambrano previously played for Hull City on loan in the 2024-2025 season, scoring one goal and providing an assist in eight Championship appearances.
  • After a doping suspension, he played for Maribor in Slovenia, impressing enough to earn a permanent move back to the English club.

Óscar Zambrano is back at Hull City, signing a contract that will keep him with the English club until 2030. The Ecuadorian midfielder first joined the Tigers on loan in August 2024 from Liga de Quito, after standing out with the Ecuadorian club.

During his initial spell, Zambrano played eight games in the Championship, scoring one goal and assisting another in a 4-1 victory over Cardiff City. He had established himself as a starter, but his progress was halted by a doping suspension. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) later reduced his ban to one year.

Following the suspension, Zambrano returned to the field in September 2025 with Maribor, a Slovenian club that shares ownership with Hull City. He made a strong impression in Slovenia, playing seven matches and scoring two goals. This performance convinced Hull City to bring him back to their squad.

Zambrano's return makes him the 19th Ecuadorian to join a Premier League club's roster. If he debuts in the English championship, he will be the 17th Ecuadorian to play in the top flight. He joins other active Ecuadorians in English football, including Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), and Piero Hincapié (Arsenal).

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— Hull CityHull City's social media announcement of Zambrano's return.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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