Jakupovic signs new Hull deal

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KINGSTON UPON HULL, United Kingdom, June  24, (APP/AFP) – Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic on Friday signed a new two-year contract with the newly-promoted Premier League club.

Former Switzerland international Jakupovic, 31, appeared in both the semi-final and final of the Championship play-offs at the end of the season as cover for the injured Allan McGregor.

Hull beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in the Wembley final to secure promotion to the top flight for the second time in four seasons.

“Eldin Jakupovic has extended his stay at the KCOM Stadium for a further two years after agreeing terms on a new deal,” the club said in a statement.