Defender, Semi Ajayi has joined Hull City on a free transfer from West Bromwich Albion.
Ajayi will officially complete his transfer on 1 July once his contract at West Brom expires the day earlier (30 June), having decided to depart the Hawthorns after he scored 13 goals in 177 appearances across the last six seasons.
Speaking to wearehullcity.co.uk about his move, Ajayi is excited to be part of Hull’s plans for the upcoming season – after the Tigers narrowly avoided relegation with a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth on the final day of last season, albeit helped by West Brom beating Luton to send the Hatters down instead.
“I’m really excited. I spoke to the sporting director (Jared Dublin) and head of recruitment (Martin Hodge), and they sold me on the vision of the club and the plans for this season.
“The club wants to challenge at the top end of the league and that’s where I see myself challenging. When I heard the vision, I couldn’t wait to get involved in the project.”
On what he can add to the current squad, the 31-year-old continued: “I feel I can bring Championship know-how, experience and leadership. I am comfortable on the ball, good in the air and my pace is an asset Jared and Martin spoke highly of.
“We all know how tough the Championship is and I can’t wait to bring some of my experience to the group.
“I had a really good six years at West Brom but it’s exciting to have a new challenge now. I’m coming in with a lot of hunger to prove myself again and do as well as I can as a Hull City player.”
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