HULL City have completed the signing of German under-21 international striker Ilyas Ansah.

He has moved from Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin for an undisclosed fee, believed to be worth around £17.1million.

He represents the first arrival of a frenetic deadline day with City chasing a number of other signings including Sorba Thomas, Tim Iroegbunam and Robinio Vaz.

Ansah has signed five-year deal and is the club’s 13th summer signing.

DIRECT MANAGEMENT: Hull City coach Sergej Jakirovic (Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

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The 6ft 4in frontman featured in all but one of Union Berlin’s 37 competitive matches last term, scoring five goals and recording three assists.

Ansah said: “I’m very excited. It’s a dream come true for me to play in the Premier League, and for such a big club – it’s really an honour for me.

"I have heard a lot about the club, the players and the team, and I’m excited to play with the boys and to get to know them.

"It was an honour and a dream playing in the Bundesliga. Now, I have another dream to play in the Premier League, and I’m going to work hard for it.

"I’m a very flexible player. I can play almost anywhere up front – on the left side, on the right side, maybe as a 10. I’m definitely a player who always gives his best and leaves it all on the pitch.

"Taking my man on, beating players, shooting on target and scoring goals – that’s my main goal I want to reach at this club.

"It’s been a really exciting start to the season – two wins out of two games. Now, it’s time for me to get into the team and be a part of what they are already achieving.”