Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy has officially joined Hull City

The Senegalese international has signed a five-year contract with an option for a further year with the newly promoted Premier League side.

Nobel Mendy will continue his career in England. The 21-year-old defender has left Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish La Liga to join the Premier League.

The Senegalese player has signed for Hull City, who will be competing in the top flight of English football next season. Nobel Mendy has signed a five-season contract with an option to extend for a further year.

The Senegal international is therefore tied to the Tigers until 30 June 2031. Hull City have announced that they have secured Nobel Mendy’s services for a record fee, the exact amount of which they have not disclosed.

When his transfer was made official, Nobel Mendy made no secret of his pride and his ambitions.

"I am very happy to be here. I am a very athletic player, and I am a defender at heart. I have wanted to play in the Premier League since I was little, so it’s a great challenge to face and I am ready for it. This season is going to be a good season, and we will all be in it together."