Hull City have terminated the contract of winger David Akintola, who has now joined Cypriot club Omonoia FC. The 30-year-old's departure was confirmed by the club in a statement released late on Wednesday evening.
According to a report by Hull Live, the termination was mutual and was processed to help a permanent transfer. "David Akintola's contract has been mutually terminated to allow him to complete a permanent transfer to Cypriot side Omonoia FC," Hull City said. The club added its thanks for his efforts and wished him well for the future.
What was David Akintola's Hull City record?
David Akintola joined Hull City from Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor in August 2025. He made his debut as a substitute in a 3-2 home win over Oxford United that same month. Across the entire 2025/26 campaign, the winger made 21 appearances in all competitions. He scored one goal and provided two assists for the Tigers.
His contributions came during a historic season that saw Hull City win promotion back to the Premier League. Akintola featured in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his single season at the MKM Stadium. Before his move to England, he had spells with other Turkish clubs Adana Demirspor and Hatayspor, as well as teams in Norway and Cyprus.
Why was Akintola not in the Premier League squad?
The writing was on the wall for Akintola's Hull City future last week when the club submitted its official 25-man squad for the Premier League season. His name was absent from that list, indicating he was not part of manager Tim Walter's plans for the top-flight campaign. With his contract originally running until the summer of 2027, a mutual termination provides a clean break for both parties.
This move allows Hull City to remove his salary from the books as they continue to shape a squad capable of competing in the Premier League. Fans can view the current full roster on the club's official squad page.
What is Hull City's current situation?
The Tigers have made a strong start to life back in the Premier League. They currently sit 3rd in the table with seven points from their first three matches, following a win-draw-win sequence. Their defensive record is particularly impressive, having scored three goals and conceded none so far. This leaves them just two points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Maintaining this form will be a challenge, especially with several players currently sidelined. The injury list includes Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, and Óscar Zambrano. Supporters can track the latest team news and availability on the injuries section of the club's website.
What's next for Hull City?
Attention now turns immediately to a major test. Hull City travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, who are 4th in the table, in their next Premier League fixture on Saturday, 12 September 2026. This match is a key part of a demanding early schedule, the full details of which are available on the fixtures page. David Akintola's permanent move to Omonoia FC was finalized on 9 September 2026.
