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Hull City Appoint Sergej Jakirovic to Revive Struggling Attack

He has signed a two-year deal to reinforce a frontline that finished last season as the Championship’s lowest scorers.

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Overview

  • Sergej Jakirovic officially replaced Ruben Selles on June 11, agreeing a two-year contract with a 12-month option at the MKM Stadium.
  • Owner Acun Ilicali backed the Bosnian coach after Jakirovic guided Kayserispor from relegation danger to midtable safety with 29 points from his final 17 Super Lig matches.
  • Sporting director Jared Dublin and recruitment chief Martin Hodge have identified bolstering the attack as their top priority following a campaign that delivered just 44 league goals.
  • Hull City are pursuing free-agent striker Mahir Emreli and have renewed interest in Oli McBurnie as they seek proven goal-scorers to transform their front line.
  • Pre-season training kicks off in early July and the 2025/26 Championship fixtures will be released on June 26, leaving Jakirovic a narrow window to assess and reshape his squad.