Hull City transfer news: Championship club seal signing of Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker and ex-Middlesbrough FC loanee Aaron Connolly on one-year deal
The Republic of Ireland forward has been a key summer target for Tigers chief Liam Rosenior, who bought him to East Yorkshire on loan for the second half of last season.
Injury issues dictated that City did not see the best of Connolly, whose only goals in six appearances saw him net a brace in a 3-0 win over QPR.
But Rosenior’s history with the player – who he worked with previously at Brighton – convinced him to offer the Irishman a deal as he attempts to recapture the form which saw him rise to prominence in his early years on the south coast after bursting onto the scene briefly.
Connolly was recently left out of Brighton’s squad for their pre-season tour of the US.
The 23-year-old who had an undistinguished loan spell at Middlesbrough in the second half of 2021-22, has become the fourth signing of the transfer window so far for City.
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Giles enjoyed an impressive loan campaign at Boro last term and Michael Carrick had been keen on bringing him back to Teesside.
But Luton, armed with Premier League payments following promotion and the lure of football in the top tier, have convinced the 23-year-old to move to Bedfordshire after agreeing a deal with Wolves.
Giles has also spent loan spells in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City, while also enjoying a productive stint in League One with Coventry City.
Giles said: “I’ve reached the point that at my age that I’ve had a lot of loans and I feel those experiences have made me the player and the person I am today. Now this is a different direction, a new beginning, a new chapter.
“I’m grateful to Rob (Edwards) for giving me my first taste of men’s football and now with the chance to work with him again, especially in the Premier League, it is a fantastic opportunity.”
Luton chief Edwards, who has also brought in Barnsley captain Mads Andersen and Rotherham United wingman Chiedozie Ogbene this summer, continued: “He’s a really exciting signing for us. I’ve known Ryan for a long period of time; I gave him his first taste of senior football back at AFC Telford when he was a young kid on loan from Wolves.
“He’s had a few loans and he’s got lots of experience now, culminating in last season where he was one of the most outstanding wide players in the Championship.
“He’s got electric pace and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone who can cross a ball on the run with the quality he can while at full speed.”
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