Transfer news: Nobel Mendy will join Hull City for 25 million euros

Nobel Mendy is about to take another step in his young career. The Senegalese centre-back will leave Rayo Vallecano to join Hull City, with whom a definitive agreement has been reached after several discussions between the two clubs.

The 21-year-old Senegalese international will thus discover English football. Having made 28 appearances in all competitions this season for the Spanish club, Nobel Mendy impressed Hull City's management, who decided to invest a significant sum to secure his services.

The player is expected to sign a five-year contract with the English club. This new challenge should allow him to continue his development and gain even more experience at the highest level.

From a financial perspective, this transaction represents a very lucrative deal for Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish club is expected to receive €25 million for the transfer of the Senegalese defender.

The agreement also includes a 12.5% sell-on clause for Rayo Vallecano. The Madrid club therefore retains the possibility of receiving further financial benefits should Nobel Mendy be transferred again in the coming years.

Real Betis will also benefit from this deal. Thanks to a percentage negotiated during the player's previous transfer, the Andalusian club will receive 20% of the transfer fee, a significant portion of the €25 million paid for his acquisition.

For the Guédiawaye native, this transfer represents a major new step. After continuing his development in Spain, the young Senegalese defender will now try to establish himself in the English league.