Hull City have confirmed the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a membership report charge.
The 21-year-old centre-back joins on a five-year contract, with an choice for an extra yr.
No charge was reported by the membership, however they are saying it surpasses the £20m plus add-ons that was paid earlier this month for Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos.
Hull’s earlier switch report had stood since 2016 after they paid £13m for Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason.
“I’m very glad to be right here and really proud to be right here as properly,” Senegal worldwide Mendy stated.
“I’m a really athletic participant, and I’m a defender at coronary heart. I additionally actually benefit from the recreation and popping out from the again cleanly and aggressively when wanted.
“I’ve wished to play within the Premier League since I used to be little, so it is an ideal problem to face and I’m prepared for it.”
Mendy, who began his profession at Paris FC, scored twice in 28 video games throughout his solely season in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, along with his remaining look coming within the Convention League remaining defeat by Crystal Palace.
He additionally reached the Convention League remaining final yr along with his earlier membership Actual Betis, dropping to Chelsea.
His solely Senegal cap got here in March in opposition to The Gambia.
