Hull City have signed Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl from Tromso on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old is the Eliteserien's joint-second highest scorer midway through the Norwegian season, which ends in November, with seven goals in 14 games.
What happened?
Hjerto-Dahl joins Hull City in the biggest challenge of his career, according to the player. He is the sixth signing of the summer transfer window for the Tigers.
Why it matters for Hull City
The signing of Hjerto-Dahl brings European experience to the Tigers, who are back in the Premier League this season. He will join fellow new signings Oscar Zambrano and Hidemasa Morita in Sergej Jakirovic's midfield.
What comes next?
Hjerto-Dahl is looking forward to playing for Hull City and believes the club can help him improve. He will join the Tigers in the upcoming season, where they will face stiff competition in the Premier League.
Hull City are currently 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. They have scored 70 goals and conceded 66 this season, with a goal difference of +4. Their next fixture is against Manchester City away on December 19.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in Championship, 73 pts, 21W-10D-15L from 46 games, recent form WWDWL.
