Hull City have signed 20-year-old former Leeds United defender James Debayo on an 18-month contract, which includes a club option for an additional year. The London-born player holds both English and Nigerian citizenship and has been capped for England at U18 level. The move came after a successful trial with the club's academy, and he will initially be part of the Under-21 squad. Debayo expressed his excitement, stating he was very pleased to finalize the deal. He added that he had trained with the team a couple of months prior and felt the club was a good place for his next career step due to its clear pathway for young players.