Hull City have added another name to an already extensive summer shopping list, confirming the arrival of French forward Mohamed-Ali Cho from Ligue 1 side Nice on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old becomes the Tigers' 12th signing of the window as the club press ahead with the serious business of building a Premier League squad.

A well-travelled attacker with European pedigree

Cho arrives with a broader CV than his age might suggest. He made 93 appearances for Nice across two and a half years, chipping in with 12 goals and 13 assists. That spell included 13 outings in the Europa League, giving him a feel for the intensity of continental football that most Championship survivors simply haven't experienced.

Before Nice, he spent time at Real Sociedad in Spain, where he featured in the Champions League — further evidence that Hull's recruitment team have gone after players with exposure to high-pressure environments rather than settling for proven lower-league operators.

His story has an English dimension, too. Born in France but raised in England, Cho came through his formative years here and represented England at Under-16 level before switching his international allegiance to France, for whom he has since appeared at Under-21 level. He turned professional at Angers at just 16, immediately marking himself out by becoming the club's youngest-ever scorer.

Hull's recruitment drive shows serious intent

The Cho deal takes Hull's summer outlay beyond £75m — a figure that underlines just how seriously the club are approaching life back in the top flight after a nine-year absence. The record fee paid for Senegal defender Nobel Mendy was already a signal of intent; the sheer volume of arrivals confirms this is a squad being rebuilt from the ground up rather than patched at the edges.

The early returns have been remarkable. Hull opened their Premier League campaign with a win against Manchester United — a result that sent a message around the division and settled any lingering nerves about whether the club could compete at this level. A subsequent penalty shootout victory over Stoke in the League Cup has kept the momentum going.

What Cho brings to the MKM

In Cho, manager Tim Walter — who has overseen this rapid squad transformation — gets a forward comfortable playing across the front line, with the directness and mobility that modern pressing systems demand. His record for Nice shows a player equally comfortable creating as finishing, and his experience navigating European competition suggests the Premier League's pace and physicality should not be alien to him.

The market will note that signing a 22-year-old on a five-year deal also gives Hull a saleable asset should the club need to balance the books further down the line — a consideration that never disappears entirely for a newly promoted side, however ambitious their opening weeks have been.

Hull's summer business is shaping up as one of the more eye-catching of the window. Whether Cho turns out to be the final piece or simply the latest in an ongoing jigsaw remains to be seen, but the noises out of East Yorkshire suggest the Tigers have not finished yet.

Frequently asked

Who is Mohamed-Ali Cho and where has he played before?
Mohamed-Ali Cho is a 22-year-old French forward who joined Hull City from Ligue 1 side Nice. He previously played for Angers, where he made his professional debut at 16, and Spanish club Real Sociedad, giving him experience in both the Europa League and the Champions League.
How much have Hull City spent in the summer 2025 transfer window?
Hull City have spent more than £75 million since winning promotion via the Championship play-off final, with Cho becoming their 12th signing of the summer.
Did Mohamed-Ali Cho play for England?
Yes — Cho represented England at Under-16 level before switching his international allegiance to France, for whom he has since played at Under-21 level.