16-08-2024, 16:10
Hull City have signed defender Charlie Hughes from League One side Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old joins on a four-year deal and is the club's seventh signing of the summer transfer window.
Hughes made 76 appearances for the Latics in all competitions after making his debut for the club in January 2022.
"I was at Wigan for a long period of time, which I loved, but now I'm really looking forward to being back in the Championship - I'm ready to push on now and I can't wait to get started and develop," he told Hull's website., external
"The manager was keen to bring me in and his style of play, how the back four rotate and trust themselves on the ball, that's my game.
"I'm looking forward to having that trust and belief to go out and show the manager, the fans and the club my ability on the ball."
Hughes has made one appearance for Wigan this term, turning out in their season-opening defeat by Charlton on Saturday.
The 20-year-old joins on a four-year deal and is the club's seventh signing of the summer transfer window.
Hughes made 76 appearances for the Latics in all competitions after making his debut for the club in January 2022.
"I was at Wigan for a long period of time, which I loved, but now I'm really looking forward to being back in the Championship - I'm ready to push on now and I can't wait to get started and develop," he told Hull's website., external
"The manager was keen to bring me in and his style of play, how the back four rotate and trust themselves on the ball, that's my game.
"I'm looking forward to having that trust and belief to go out and show the manager, the fans and the club my ability on the ball."
Hughes has made one appearance for Wigan this term, turning out in their season-opening defeat by Charlton on Saturday.
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