Tom Ince signs two-year contract with Hull City
Hull City have announced the signing of Tom Ince on a two-year
contract. The 22-year-old winger, son of the former England
international Paul, has agreed a two-year deal at the KC Stadium.
Compensation with Blackpool has yet to be sorted out and a tribunal may be necessary if a figure cannot be agreed.
Ince had attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs this summer as well as Internazionale but has opted to become part of Steve Bruce’s squad. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace and scored one goal in eight appearances.
Ince admitted the prospect of working with Bruce was a key factor in his decision to join the Tigers.
He told Sky Sports News: “I’ve known Steve Bruce on a personal and professional level for quite some years, being in a former team with my old man.
“I also know a lot of the players so it felt like home to me. I didn’t feel like a stranger walking into the dressing room, into the ground.
“The staff there, the people on the board, made me feel ever so welcome and sometimes you have to go with your heart.
“To be given an opportunity to play again in the Premier League, it’s a fantastic opportunity for me and one that I’m relishing.”
Ince also feels Hull can look to the future with optimism with the squad they are building.
“You walk in and there’s a strong British core throughout the team,” he said.
“The manager’s bringing in some big names who have Premier League experience and we want to try and build on last season.
“The cup run was fantastic for the club. Now we have to look at having a stronger Premier League position, the Europa League is a fantastic achievement as well.
“There’s a lot going on at the club at the minute and that shows it’s moving in the right direction.”
Compensation with Blackpool has yet to be sorted out and a tribunal may be necessary if a figure cannot be agreed.
Ince had attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs this summer as well as Internazionale but has opted to become part of Steve Bruce’s squad. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace and scored one goal in eight appearances.
Ince admitted the prospect of working with Bruce was a key factor in his decision to join the Tigers.
He told Sky Sports News: “I’ve known Steve Bruce on a personal and professional level for quite some years, being in a former team with my old man.
“I also know a lot of the players so it felt like home to me. I didn’t feel like a stranger walking into the dressing room, into the ground.
“The staff there, the people on the board, made me feel ever so welcome and sometimes you have to go with your heart.
“To be given an opportunity to play again in the Premier League, it’s a fantastic opportunity for me and one that I’m relishing.”
Ince also feels Hull can look to the future with optimism with the squad they are building.
“You walk in and there’s a strong British core throughout the team,” he said.
“The manager’s bringing in some big names who have Premier League experience and we want to try and build on last season.
“The cup run was fantastic for the club. Now we have to look at having a stronger Premier League position, the Europa League is a fantastic achievement as well.
“There’s a lot going on at the club at the minute and that shows it’s moving in the right direction.”
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