Town have confirmed the signing of Hull City central defender Jacob Greaves.

The 23-year-old has signed a five-year deal, the clubs having agreed a fee understood to be an initial £15 million plus £3 million in add-ons.

“I’m absolutely delighted to have signed,” Greaves told TownTV. “As soon as I heard about the interest, I was keen to get the move over the line. Now that it’s done I am really happy.

“I’ve spoken to the Kieran several times and those conversations have made me very excited for the future here. We spoke about tactics, playing style and life off the pitch and every time we’ve spoken it’s been spot on. 

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to step up to the Premier League and I cannot wait to get started.”

Manager Kieran McKenna added: “We are delighted to have brought Jacob to the club and are excited to have him as part of the squad. 

“He is a very talented, technical and athletic left-sided defender who has performed very well in the Championship and is ready to make the step up to the Premier League at this point in his career.

“We feel this is the right environment and club for him to do that in and he is a good character who will bring qualities to the group and culture we have built here.” 

Cottingham-born Greaves, the son of former Hull City and York City defender Mark Greaves, came through the ranks at his local club, spending time on loan with Cheltenham in 2019/20.

In 2023/24, his fourth campaign in the Tigers’ first team, he was was named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season and also carried off his club’s Player of the Year award. Everton and Tottenham were among the other clubs to have been linked with the left-sided defender.

Greaves, the Blues' third signing of the summer, will join the squad which travels to Austria for a training camp next week.

Town are waiting on minor aspects of the Liam Delap deal to be completed before they can announce the 22-year-old’s switch from Manchester City.

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Freddies_Ears added 23:17 - Jul 12 Great signing, but this lad has a tough few weeks ahead. Photos and videos show very little muscle tone compared with our players, who already have a Prem Lg physique.
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BeattiesBackPocket added 00:03 - Jul 13 Freddie’s ears what are you on about?? So Foden, Saka are useless in your opinion as they’re little, or centre halves like Martinez at 5.9, mings, branthwaite, saliba etc all lean defenders. Half the job of a top notch defender is reading the game
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bobble added 06:59 - Jul 13 too scrawny they reckon............
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MK1 added 08:26 - Jul 13 Fantastic signing. A position needing a little attention and this lad is perfect for us. Strong, great feet and good character. Welcome aboard the ITFC train my friend. So glad to have you on board.
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Cervantes added 10:26 - Jul 13 I agree blues1. Tuanzebe isn't our back-up. I think he's the best centre back we have at the club. If we can keep him fit, he should be the first defender on the teamsheet. I have a lot of respect and good feeling towards Woolfy but he's no Axel.
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littlestoneblue added 12:19 - Jul 13 Johnson Tuanzebe Greaves Davies I like this back 4 formation, We need a new keeper ?? but Walton is a good cover Keeper,
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