Young right-back Tom Nixon has joined Hull City's Academy on a one-year deal.
The 18-year-old will link up with the Tigers’ Under-23s as he continues his development under the tutelage of Academy Manager Richard Naylor and Lead Professional Development Phase Coach Andy Dawson.
Trentham-born Nixon recently finished a two-year scholarship with hometown club Stoke City, where he captained their Under-18s.
He featured as a trialist on a number of occasions for Hull City’s Under-23s last season in the Professional Development League, and is available for tonight’s first pre-season friendly against North Ferriby.
Nixon said: “I’m pleased to have signed for Hull City and I’m really looking forward to getting started.