Hull City have strengthened their squad by signing English forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United and French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg, both moves completed for undisclosed transfer fees. The additions bring fresh attacking and midfield options to the Championship club as it looks to build depth across the pitch.
Who are the new Hull City signings?
Joe Gelhardt is an English forward who progressed through Leeds United’s academy and made appearances for the first team, occasionally featuring for England at youth level. His move to Hull represents a fresh start after struggling to secure regular minutes at Elland Road. Lucas Gourna-Douath, meanwhile, is a French midfielder who previously played for Red Bull Salzburg, gaining experience in Austrian football and European competition before his switch to East Yorkshire.
Why has Hull City made these signings?
Hull City appear to be reinforcing key areas of the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign, targeting both a versatile forward and a composed midfielder to add competition and quality. Bringing in a forward with Premier League academy pedigree alongside a midfielder with continental experience suggests the club is aiming to blend homegrown potential with international know-how.
The club said the two signings reflect its ambition to add both quality and depth to the squad this window.
What does this mean for Hull City’s season ahead?
The arrivals of Gelhardt and Gourna-Douath give Hull’s manager fresh options in attack and midfield, potentially altering tactical setups and rotation plans for the season. Both players will be expected to adapt quickly, with fans anticipating their integration into matchday squads as pre-season progresses.
