Hull City have moved to lock in one of their key attackers, with Oli McBurnie signing a new three-year contract that includes the club option of an additional year. It is a clear sign that the club want continuity after a strong first campaign from the forward, who scored 19 goals after joining from Las Palmas last summer.
The timing matters too. McBurnie is one of six players to agree new terms this week, underlining a broader effort to protect the core of the squad. Charlie Hughes, Mohamed Belloumi and Regan Slater have all signed contracts until the summer of 2029, while Matt Crooks and John Egan have each agreed two-year deals with an option for an extra year.
McBurnie: an easy decision
McBurnie made it clear that the extension was straightforward from his point of view. “I am delighted. I came here last year, and we had an amazing year as a team and as a club,” he said.
He added that the deal had been settled well before the paperwork was signed. “When we spoke in the summer, it was quite an easy deal to get done and it was a no-brainer on my side. Me and my family are so settled here and my kids love being back home as well as my fiancé, so it was a no-brainer for me and ready to attack this year. It genuinely was an easy decision for me.”
That kind of language tells you plenty about where Hull stand with him. This was not a player needing convincing, but one who already sees the club as a long-term home.
Why Hull wanted the deal done
From Hull’s perspective, the logic is just as clear. A player who arrives in a new environment and scores 19 goals across his first season quickly becomes central to the club’s plans. A three-year contract, with the option of a fourth, gives the team security and gives the player a platform to build on what has already been a productive spell.
McBurnie also suggested he can see a future at the club beyond the length of this deal. “I can honestly say it is a place that I would like to finish my career here,” he said.
That is strong endorsement from a player who has settled quickly and appears to have found the right fit. In modern football, where contracts often feel temporary and uncertain, Hull have managed to turn a good signing into something more durable.
A squad being tied together
This is not just about one player. The extensions for Crooks, Egan, Hughes, Belloumi and Slater show a club trying to build around a settled group rather than constantly reshaping the squad. Crooks described the mood as tight-knit, while Egan said he is enjoying his football and is looking forward to the future.
“It's great (to sign a new deal). There was more push from me than there was from the club to be fair!” Crooks said. “I have had a great time here so far. We're a real tight-knit group and we've had more additions this year, but we still have a good core and the new additions have been great so far. From my side of things, it was a no-brainer!”
Egan was equally positive. “I'm really enjoying my football here. Ever since I came to the club, I've really enjoyed it. I'm delighted to sign a new contract and I'm looking forward to the future.”
For Hull, that is the real value of this week’s business. It is not just about keeping names on paper. It is about building a squad with continuity, clarity and a sense of direction.
McBurnie’s new deal, with the extra year option, gives the club exactly that. After 19 goals in his first season, Hull have every reason to see him as a key figure for what comes next.
