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Hull City have captured the signing of midfielder Ozan Tufan - just months after he and Mesut Ozil were both frozen out at Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Tufan, 27, joins the Championship club on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. It is seen as a stellar signing by the Tigers, who were bought by Turkish media personality Acun Ilicali earlier this year.

Tufan and former Arsenal star Ozil were both ostracised by Fenerbahce in March. No reason behind the decision was given. Tufan, who has 65 caps for Turkey, has not played since March but joins a Hull side with big ambitions for next season.

He has spent time in England before, with a brief loan spell at Watford in the first half of last season. City, bossed by Shota Arveladze, have also signed free agent Tobias Figueiredo this summer following his release by Nottingham Forest.

Speaking to the club's social media channels, Tufan said: "Today is my first day in Hull. I'm very happy and excited. I'm very proud to be here. I came here to represent my country and club in the best way. Hopefully a good season is awaiting us."

Tufan's disciplinary action has seen him quickly move on from Fenerbahce but as for Ozil, he remains in situ with plenty of question marks surrounding his future. The Turkish club's president, Ali Koc, had announced