Hull City are close to agreeing a season-long loan deal for Robinio Vaz from Roma, with a €2 million fee and a €30 million option to buy. The 19-year-old striker joined Roma from Marseille in January and has represented France at under-20 level.
What does Vaz bring to Hull City's attack?
Vaz scored four goals in 14 Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille in the first half of last season before moving to Roma, where he made 12 Serie A appearances off the bench and scored once. He previously played for Ligue 2 side Sochaux. His youth and European experience could add depth to Hull City’s forward options as they aim to build on their promotion-winning season.
How does this fit Hull City’s transfer activity?
The potential signing would mark Hull City’s 11th first-team addition this transfer window. They have already brought in Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United and Elliot Stroud from AIF. Ollie McBurnie, who scored 17 Championship goals in 37 appearances last season, started the Premier League opener against Manchester United, with Stroud and Mohamed Belloumi flanking him in attack.
Where does Hull City stand in the Premier League?
Hull City returned to the Premier League this season and currently sit 5th in the table with 3 points from one game, having won their opening match 2-0 over Manchester United. They have scored two goals and conceded none so far, with their next fixture away to Coventry on 2026-08-29.
What challenges does Hull City face ahead of the deal?
Several key players are currently sidelined, including Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, Joe Gelhardt, Lewie Coyle, and Óscar Zambrano. The club is working to finalise the Vaz agreement amid these absences, as reported by The Athletic.
What happens next for Hull City and Vaz?
If completed, the loan would give Vaz regular playing time in the Premier League while allowing Hull City to assess his long-term potential under the option to buy. The move could strengthen their squad depth as they look to maintain their early-season form ahead of upcoming fixtures, which fans can track on our fixtures page.
