Hull city smash transfer record with Senegal defender nobel mendy signing

Hull City have made a statement of intent ahead of their Premier League return with the headline-grabbing acquisition of 21-year-old Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy from LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano.

The Tigers secured long-term services of the central defender, who arrives at the MKM Stadium on a five-year contract with an additional one-year option, following an impressive debut campaign in Spain’s top flight.

By Pierre Tchuente — Security and Policy Analyst