Lewie Coyle leaves Fleetwood Town for Hull City

The 24-year-old joins the Tigers for 'a substantial undisclosed fee' and has signed a three-year-deal.

Coyle has only been a permanent Fleetwood player for six months, making his loan move from Leeds United permanent.

The Hull-born defender spent three loan spells at Highbury racking up over 100 appearances before signing a three-and-a-half-year deal in January.

Coyle will be banned for the first two games of the 2020/21 season having picked up a straight red card in the first leg of the play-offs against Wycombe Wanderers.

Speaking to the Town website, head coach Joey Barton said:

“Hull is Lewie's hometown, so it’s a dream move for him and one he couldn’t turn down. I spoke to him yesterday about the move and he said he wouldn’t have wanted to leave for any other club.

“We are obviously disappointed to lose him, but this was a move which we just couldn’t stand in the way of.

“Lewie been a fantastic servant to the club and a player who’s been superb for me as a manager. The way he trains everyday and the standards he sets shows in the way he plays on a Saturday I’ve got nothing but praise for him as a player and a lad.

“As a club it’s been a good bit of business for us, he joined on a free transfer in January and we’ve managed to see a decent return. It’s money which hopefully will help us strengthen the squad, so this is a move which will help both parties.

“We all thank Lewie for his efforts and wish him and his family well for the future.”