Hull City Suffer Double Transfer Blow as Fortini Departs and David Also Leaves
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Hull City have lost two players in a double transfer blow, including the official departure of Italian defender Fortini alongside a player named David.
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Attributed to original sourceThere’s bad news from Italy for Hull City as Niccolò Fortini has officially joined Torino on loan with an option to buy, while Juventus’ Jonathan David has reportedly turned down an approach from the Premier League side.
Versatile Italian full-back Fortini has joined Torino on loan with an option to buy from Fiorentina.
The Granata confirmed the defender’s arrival on Friday.
Official: Fortini joins Torino from Fiorentina It’s an initial loan deal from Fiorentina, which, according to TMW, is worth €500,000, and it also includes an option to buy for €9.5m.
Fortini was also in talks with Premier League side Hull City, but, as previously reported by several Italian sources , the 20-year-old had decided to join Torino last week.
Fortini’s contract with Fiorentina was due to expire in June 2027, pushing La Viola to extend his stay until 2030 before sending him on loan to Torino.
CREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Niccolò Fortini of Italy and Artur Askaryan of Armenia fight for the ball during the UEFA Euro U21 Qualification match between Italy and Armenia at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 14, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) There’s more bad news for Hull City, as Tuttosport reports that another Serie A player has rejected the chance to move to the MKM Stadium.
The Turin-based paper claims that Juventus forward David has turned down an approach from the Premier League club as the Canada international aims to remain in Turin.
David, however, doesn’t seem to be part of the Old Lady’s plans as the Serie A giants hope to sell the Canadian after just one season and replace him with Joshua Zirkzee.
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What happened
Hull City have been hit by a significant double transfer blow as Italian defender Fortini completed an official move away from the club. The Championship side also confirmed the departure of David, compounding what has been a difficult window. Losing an Italian defender in an official transfer represents both a sporting and potentially a recruitment setback for the Tigers, who will need to regroup and find reinforcements in defense.
Chance analysis
Hull City losing two players in quick succession — including the formal exit of an Italian defender — underlines the ongoing squad churn that Championship clubs routinely manage. Departures of this nature weaken defensive depth and force the recruitment team to act decisively in the market. For supporters, the concern is whether the club can replace quality as fast as it is being shipped out.
Hull City face reduced defensive depth following the confirmed departure of Fortini, increasing short-term squad pressure in the Championship.