TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Hull sign Gelhardt and Gourna-Douath
Joe Gelhardt returns to Hull permanently after scoring 14 goals on loan last season.
J. Gelhardt
player
Player
Joe Gelhardt
Position
Forward
From
Leeds
To
Hull City
Fee
Undisclosed
What happened. Hull City signed Joe Gelhardt from Leeds and Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg for undisclosed fees.
- Gelhardt signed a four-year deal with option of 12 more months.
- Gourna-Douath joined on a five-year contract.
- They are Hull's 10th and 11th signings since promotion.
“I'm over the moon. It's been a great 18 months playing here - I've loved every minute of it.”
— Joe Gelhardt
Both players bolster Hull's squad as they prepare for Premier League return.
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