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Fulham sign Sone Aluko on two-year deal

HULL, ENGLAND - APRIL 28:  Sone Aluko of Hull City reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KC Stadium on April 2

Nigeria international striker Sone Aluko has joined Fulham on a free transfer.

Aluko has signed a two-year deal at the Championship club, with an option for a further 12 months, after leaving Hull following the expiry of his contract.

The 27-year-old, who was born in London and played for England at all levels up to U19 before opting to play for Nigeria, spent four years at the KC Stadium

Aluko made 115 appearances for Hull and scored 15 goals, twice helping the Tigers win promotion to the Premier League.

He also has an FA Cup runners-up medal after featuring as a substitute in their defeat to Arsenal in 2014, and previously played in Scotland for Rangers and Aberdeen.

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Eniola Aluko of England drives to the net in the second half against Mexico during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Group F match
Image: Eniola Aluko, sone's sister, in action for England during last year's World Cup

Aluko's sister, Eniola, is also a professional footballer and plays for Chelsea Ladies, winning 90 caps for England.

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