Hull City Complete £12m Deal to Trigger £2.4m Arsenal Payout
Hull City have completed the permanent signing of defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa in a €14m (£12m) transfer on deadline day. The deal earns Arsenal a £2.4m windfall thanks to a 20% sell-on clause inserted into his previous move to Italy.
Operating primarily as a defender, the player returns to domestic football following his spell abroad. He moves straight into Hull City’s first-team picture to strengthen their options for the season ahead.
Arsenal
clubThe defender earned regular minutes during his time in top-flight Italian football. He appeared in 27 Serie A matches and two Italian cup fixtures for Genoa during the 2025/26 season.
Hull City pushed through the deal on deadline day despite previous admirers tracking his progress in Genoa. Inter Milan and Everton both logged interest in the defender during prior transfer windows before Hull City agreed terms.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
playerBrooke Norton-Cuffy’s On-Pitch Role at Hull City
His experience playing out wide in a back line gives Hull City extra defensive options. His ability to cover ground and track back suits a high-workrate setup across the pitch.
Defensive Competition in Hull City’s Lineup
The arrival strengthens squad depth across the back line as the club manages a busy fixture calendar. Adding top-tier experience increases rivalry for starting positions in defense right away.
Transfer Cost Breakdown for Hull City and Arsenal
Hull City agreed to a €14m (£12m) fee to sign the defender from Genoa on September 1, 2026. Arsenal‘s 20% sell-on clause secures roughly £2.4m for the North London club from the completed transaction. Fabrizio Romano.