# Hull City management and Premier League performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hull-city-management-and-transfer-developments > Updated: 2026-09-07T10:01:52.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 6. Following a successful period that included promotion to the Premier League, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali confirmed a contract extension for manager Sergej Jakirović. Jakirović has since signed a new two-year extension that includes an option for an additional year, potentially keeping him at the club until summer 2029. This stability has translated to the pitch, where Hull City has maintained an unbeaten start to the Premier League season. After victories against Manchester United and Coventry, the newly promoted side secured a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, earning seven points from their first three matches. This result extended the team’s defensive record to three consecutive clean sheets, a feat achieved by only a few promoted sides in league history. Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis has been central to this defensive success. While the club was considered a relegation candidate prior to the season, historical statistics offer grounds for optimism. In Premier League history, five newly promoted teams have earned at least seven points in their first three matches, and all five successfully avoided relegation. Notable precedents include Blackburn and Nottingham Forest, as well as Huddersfield in the 2017/18 season. However, the club remains cautious, noting recent trends where promoted sides have faced increased difficulty in maintaining top-flight status. ## Claims - Hull City completed 18 summer transfers. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Christos Mouzakitis signed a five-year contract with Hull City. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The transfer fee for Sorba Thomas was £8m plus add-ons. (single source) - Tim Iroegbunam signed a five-year contract with Hull City. (single source) - Sorba Thomas signed a four-year contract with Hull City. (single source) - Robinio Vaz joined Hull City on loan from AS Roma. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Hull City secures strong start in Premier League under Sergej Jakirović Hull City, led by Sergej Jakirović, has secured seven points and zero goals conceded in the first three Premier League matches, a start that historically suggests a high chance of avoiding relegation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-city-secures-strong-start-in-premier-league-under-sergej-jakirovi ### 2026-09-04: Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović signs contract extension Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has signed a contract extension following a strong Premier League start, including an unbeaten run and three consecutive clean sheets. 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-city-extends-manager-sergej-jakirovis-contract ### 2026-09-02: Hull City completes 18 summer transfers including Sorba Thomas Hull City completed 18 summer transfers, including key deadline day signings of Sorba Thomas and Christos Mouzakitis, to strengthen the squad for the Premier League. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-city-completes-18-summer-transfers-including-sorba-thomas ### 2026-08-31: Hull City secures two Premier League wins amid Zambrano transfer rumors Hull City has started the Premier League with two wins under manager Sergej Jakirović, even as midfielder Oscar Zambrano faces a potential loan move amid interest from Celtic. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-city-secures-two-premier-league-wins-amid-zambrano-transfer-rumors ### 2026-08-25: Hull City targets 33 million euro transfers amid EFL Cup success Following a win over Manchester United, Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović is targeting two new signings worth a combined 32.5 million euros while advancing in the EFL Cup via a penalty shootout. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-city-targets-33-million-euro-transfers-amid-efl-cup-success ### 2026-08-23: Hull City owner confirms contract extension for manager Sergej Jakirović Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has announced a contract extension for manager Sergej Jakirović following the club's promotion to the Premier League and a recent victory over Manchester United. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-city-owner-confirms-contract-extension-for-manager-sergej-jakirovi --- Cite as: Hull City management and Premier League performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hull-city-management-and-transfer-developments