Hull City confirm signing of Abel Hernández for club record £9.5m

       Hull City have completed the signing of the Uruguay striker Abel Hernández from Palermo for a club record fee reportedly in the region of £9.5m.

The striker has penned a three-year deal, with the Tigers retaining the option of a fourth, to become the club's eighth summer signing on deadline day.

Steve Bruce, the manager, said: “Abel is a fantastic signing and highlights just how far the club has come in such a short space of time. He is an exciting talent and like myself, I’m sure the supporters can’t wait to see him in action.”

Hernandez's arrival is the second time the club have broken their transfer record this summer following the €10m deal to make former loanee Jake Livermore's move from Tottenham permanent.

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