Thursday 27 July 2017 16:39, UK
Hull have confirmed the signing of Chelsea defender Michael Hector on a season-long loan move.
The 25-year-old, signed from Reading in 2015, is making his 14th loan move in his career having made almost 250 appearances in all competitions.
Hull head coach Leonid Slutsky had earlier this summer revealed he may use his close relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to help bring in players.
Hector, a 12-time capped Jamaican international, spent the 2016-17 season in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt where he made 27 appearances for the Bundesliga side - despite being sent off in his first two games for the club.
Chelsea have shown a growing influence in the loan market in recent seasons and Hector could become the 18th player to be representing another club this season (currently five in the Premier League, five in the EFL, six elsewhere in Europe and one in the National League).
"When I found out that Hull were interested in taking me on loan, it was an easy decision to make," said Hector after completing his temporary switch.
"It's a great challenge for me to come back to England after a season in Germany and try to help this Club get back into the Premier League.
"The players here seem like a great bunch and hopefully I can play my part in helping them - and the Club - enjoy a successful season in 2017/18."
Hector is yet to make a first-team appearance for Chelsea.
