Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Hull City Complete Permanent Signing of Joe Gelhardt from Leeds
Joe Gelhardt is a soccer player who plays up front.
He used to belong to a team called Leeds United.
For the last year and a half, he played for Hull City on loan.
A loan is when a player plays for another team but still belongs to his old team.
He did really well at Hull, scoring 20 goals in 64 games.
He helped Hull win a place in the Premier League, the top soccer league in England.
Now Hull has bought him, so he belongs to them for good.
He signed a deal that keeps him there for four years.
Joe is very happy and says Hull was always where he wanted to be.
Now he cannot wait to play against the best teams in the country.
Hull City have completed the permanent signing of forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract, with Hull holding an option to extend by a further year.
Gelhardt scored 20 goals in 64 appearances for Hull across two loan spells over the past 18 months.
His 15 goals last season were second only to Oli McBurnie's tally and helped Hull win promotion to the Premier League.
Gelhardt said he knew Hull was his preferred destination as soon as last season ended and is excited to test himself in the Premier League.
- Who
- Joe Gelhardt, a 24-year-old forward, along with Hull City and Leeds United.
- What
- Hull City permanently signed Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract with a one-year option.
- When
- Announced on Saturday, following Hull's promotion-winning 2025/26 season.
- Where
- Hull City, England; Hull secured promotion with a last-minute win at Wembley.
- Why
- Hull City are preparing for life in the Premier League and wanted to keep the forward who starred in their promotion campaign.
- Player
- Joe Gelhardt
- Position
- Forward
- Age
- 24
- Transfer
- Leeds United to Hull City (permanent, undisclosed fee)
- Contract
- Four years, plus one-year option
- Hull record
- 20 goals in 64 appearances across two loan spells
- 2025/26 season
- 15 goals in 44 appearances (37 starts)
- Accolade
- Championship Goal of the Month for October (vs Leicester City)