Hull City sign Italian defender Andrea Ranocchia

HULL CITY have confirmed the signing of defender Andrea Ranocchia on loan from Inter Milan until the end of the season.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Jan 2017, 12:10 BST

Updated 31st Jan 2017, 13:06 BST

Hull have announced the loan signing of Italy international Andrea Ranocchia. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

The Italian, 28, could make his debut for the club at Manchester United on Wednesday evening, and represents their sixth signing of the transfer window.

The 28-year-old said he was keen to make the move as soon as the opportunity arose.

“I am very happy to be here and I am ready to play,” said Ranocchia.

“It wasn’t a difficult decision to come here because I know this team plays in the best league in the world, so I was very happy to have the chance to come here.

“I want to contribute to this team and this is a great opportunity for me to play in the Premier League.”