Hull City announce the signings of Joe Gelhardt and Lucas Gourna-Douath

[p]The [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/hull-city/S66R0t75/"]Tigers[/a] are back in the Premier League for the first time in nearly 10 years, and the East Yorkshire side have been busy building a side that can survive relegation over the past several weeks.[/p][p][b]Just hours after announcing the arrival of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/douath-lucas/vuK0U09c/"]Lucas Gourna-Douath[/a] from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/salzburg/Olvehxrl/"]Red Bull Salzburg[/a], Hull have handed fans some welcome news as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gelhardt-joe/WGFi8qJm/"]Gelhardt[/a] has been confirmed as their latest arrival.[/b][/p][embed guid="ffa5d5c6-9e79-406e-bac3-4111e5e8214e" url="https://x.com/HullCity/status/2088565108620546051" social-type="twitter" /][p]Gelhardt scored 15 goals for the Tigers on loan in the Championship last season, playing a major role under manager Sergej Jakirovic, who was keen to lock him down to a permanent move.[/p][p]He is a real hero for the side, steering the club away from relegation in the Championship and to promotion to the Premier League in just one year.[/p][p]Speaking to the club website, he said he is overjoyed with the switch back to the side who have a major challenge ahead of them this season.[/p][p][b]"I’m over the moon. It’s been a great 18 months playing here - I’ve loved every minute of it. Since the season ended, I knew exactly where I wanted to be. Thankfully, it’s happened. [/b][/p][p][b]"Everyone is aware of how much love I have for Hull. Once the owner called, it was always going to be Hull.[/b][/p][embed guid="4479a553-10b8-4911-b391-ea78c3e4784a" url="https://x.com/HullCity/status/2088583983114404318?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]"I was buzzing to come back and see everyone. Now we’re in the Premier League, everyone is excited to play against the best and test ourselves.[/b][/p][p]"Thanks to the fans for their support and the love you have shown me. Here’s to another four years!"[/p][p]With his Premier League experience, Gelhardt joins both [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/butland-jack/C4qdueLP/"]Jack Butland[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/targett-matt/I1mjFtoP/"]Matt Targett[/a] as players aiming to lead the side away from the relegation zone as they prepare for their [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/hull-S66R0t75/manchester-utd-ppjDR086/?mid=zc0VjBZF"]opening clash against Manchester United[/a].[/p][infobox id="a26dc69f-5d29-48c9-8d0f-786c18f76a2b" /]