Hull City complete 17th summer transfer as ex-Italy international adds new options
A second signing since the transfer window closed has arrived at the MKM Stadium
Hull City have completed their 17th summer signing after confirming the arrival of one-time Italian international Joao Pedro following his release from Fenerbahce.
The attacker, who can play up front or in an attacking midfield position, left the Turkish giants last month after his two-year spell in Istanbul came to an end with five goals in 28 appearances.
Born in Brazil before claiming Italian citizenship and playing for Italy in March 2022, the 32-year-old has signed terms on a one-year deal at the MKM Stadium with the option of a second, after completing his medical earlier this week.
Tigers owner Acun Ilicali Tan Kesler and the club’s recruitment staff have been scouring the market for possible options since the transfer window closed on August 30, having been desperate to add more firepower to Tim Walter’s squad. Deals for Tom Cannon, David Datro Fofana and Deivid Washington fell through in the closing stages of the window.
City were keen to replace Oscar Estupinan, who departed in the final days of August and bagged his first goal in his third game for FC Juarez in a 3-2 defeat to C.F. Monterrey last Thursday and have moved to sign Pedro in what is understood to be their final foray into the transfer market before the January window opens.
The 6ft forward can either operate in an advanced midfield position or up front, with the latter more likely given the plethora of options Walter has behind the front man with Kasey Palmer, Abdus Omur and Marvin Mehlem all capable of playing in an advanced midfield role. Wingers Abu Kamara, Will Jarvis, Liam Millar and Mohamed Belloumi can also operate there if need be.
