Hull agree deal with Frankfurt for winger Bahoya

WHAT HAPPENED
Hull City have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The 21-year-old France Under-21 international has been permitted to travel to East Yorkshire for a medical ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline and is reported to be receptive to the move.

Frankfurt signed Bahoya from Angers in 2024, and Hull expect the transfer to proceed pending the medical and any formalities.

KEY CONTEXT
- Since joining Frankfurt, Bahoya has made 78 appearances, contributing seven goals and eight assists.
- He has experience in European competition, having featured for Frankfurt in both the Champions League and the Europa League.
- Primarily a left winger who can operate in multiple attacking roles, Bahoya also holds the Bundesliga speed record after being timed at 23.09mph in a match against Bochum in 2025.
- Hull are actively reinforcing Sergej Jakirovic’s squad and the deal would potentially be their 13th signing of the summer. The newly promoted side have started the Premier League season with wins over Manchester United and Coventry City after gaining promotion via last season’s play-offs.

WHY IT MATTERS
Adding a young, pacey attacker with European experience would bolster Hull’s attacking options as they seek to consolidate in the top flight. The move fits the club’s ongoing recruitment drive under Jakirovic and could increase competition and depth across their forward positions.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Bahoya passes the medical in East Yorkshire and the transfer is formally completed before Tuesday’s deadline.
- Whether the arrival is confirmed as Hull’s 13th signing of the summer and how he is integrated into Jakirovic’s matchday plans.

KEY FACTS
- Player: Jean-Matteo Bahoya, 21, France Under-21 international.
- Club agreed: Hull City and Eintracht Frankfurt have reached a deal, pending medical.
- Frankfurt record: 78 appearances, seven goals, eight assists since joining from Angers in 2024.
- European experience: Featured in Champions League and Europa League for Frankfurt.
- Speed record: Clocked at 23.09mph in a Bundesliga match against Bochum in 2025.
- Hull context: Could be the club’s 13th summer signing; Hull have won their opening two Premier League matches after promotion via the play-offs.