Ilyas Ansah completes move to Hull City from Union Berlin

Hull City have officially strengthened their squad with the signing of Ghanaian-origin forward Ilyas Ansah from Union Berlin for €17m.

The 21-year-old attacker has agreed a contract with the newly promoted Premier League club that runs until the middle of 2031. His arrival represents a significant addition to Hull City’s squad as they prepare for life in England’s top flight.

Ansah joins from Union Berlin after the two clubs reached an agreement worth 17 million euros. The transfer has now been formally confirmed, bringing the forward’s spell in Germany to an end and starting the next stage of his career in English football.

The move gives Hull City a young attacking option on a long-term contract. At 21, Ansah has committed his future to the club for almost six years, with his agreement extending through to mid-2031.

Although Ansah has Ghanaian origins, his international background also includes Germany. The forward has represented Germany at youth level, meaning he has already been involved in the country’s age-group teams.

However, his international career at senior level remains open. Because he has not yet been tied to Germany’s senior side, Ansah can still represent Ghana internationally.

For now, his immediate focus will be on establishing himself at Hull City following the move from Union Berlin. The club’s decision to invest €17m in the attacker underlines its commitment to building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion.

Ansah’s arrival is officially the latest step in his progression from youth international football in Germany to a long-term opportunity in England. His contract length provides Hull City with continuity while allowing the player time to develop in the Premier League.

The transfer also links together three important elements of his career: his Ghanaian heritage, his development through Germany’s youth teams and his move from Union Berlin to Hull City.

With the agreement now completed, Ansah becomes part of Hull City’s plans for the Premier League. The English club have secured his services from Union Berlin and tied him to the team until the middle of 2031.

His future international allegiance, meanwhile, has not been decided. Ansah remains eligible to play for Ghana despite his appearances for Germany’s youth teams, leaving both possibilities open at senior level.