Ilyas Ansah is officially a Hull City player. The English club announced on 1 September 2026 that the German forward had joined permanently from Union Berlin.\n\nThe 21-year-old is a powerful attacker capable of operating in several roles across the front line. His arrival gives Hull another option for their Premier League return season.\n\nHull City did not disclose the fee or contract length. Sky Sports lists the move at £21 million, but that figure has not been confirmed by the clubs.\n\nSTATUS: OFFICIAL — the permanent transfer is confirmed by Hull City; the fee remains reported.\n\nSOURCES: Hull City, 1 September 2026 — https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2026/september/01/ansah-signs-for-hull-city/ · Sky Sports, 1 September 2026 — https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/13579708/transfer-deadline-day-deals-summer-2026-confirmed-moves-across-premier-league-championship-efl-europe-and-more