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Cho's late Nice exit as Hull swoop for Ligue 1 attacker
Mohamed-Ali Cho completes a transfer from Nice to Hull City on 26 August 2026, adding Ligue 1 experience and a creative profile to the Championship side.
Mohamed-Ali Cho has completed a transfer from Nice to Hull City, swapping Ligue 1 for the Championship in a move confirmed on 26 August 2026. The 21-year-old French attacker arrives with a season of regular minutes under his belt and a brief senior international cameo for France U21.
At a glance
- Age 21, position: Attacker, squad number 25
- Move: Transfer from Nice to Hull City on 2026-08-26
- Previous fee paid by Nice: €10M in January 2024
Career context
Cho's route has been a steep but instructive climb. He began senior football at Angers before a €12M move to Real Sociedad in July 2022, where he was gradually introduced to La Liga. A January 2024 switch to Nice for €10M marked his return to France and his first spell as a regular starter. Across the 2025 season he featured in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the UEFA Europa League, plus a single appearance for France U21 in UEFA U21 Championship qualifying.
His progression has been punctuated by a long injury record. The API-Football data lists sidelining spells stretching back to 2021, including thigh, hamstring, muscle, ankle/foot, heel, back, groin and a period of illness. Most recently he was unavailable between 15 and 29 August 2025 with an unspecified issue, suggesting the timing of his Hull move offers a clean runway rather than a rushed recovery.
How he fits at his new club
At Hull City, Cho gives the coaching staff a left-sided attacker who can operate across the front line. His API-Football attributes read attack 41, creation 53, technique 76, with duels rated 67 — a technically gifted wide forward who wins roughly 39% of his duels. That profile suits a Championship outfit looking to stretch defences and cut inside onto his stronger foot.
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His 2025 season numbers back a creator-first role: 31 key passes and a 78% pass accuracy across 2,282 minutes, alongside 81 attempted dribbles with 29 completed (36% success). He is not a volume scorer — five goals in 38 appearances — but his four assists and 16 shots on target from 30 attempts show he consistently threatens the final third.
Recent numbers
Cho's 2025 season was split across four competitions:
| Competition | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 22 | 1789 | 4 | 3 | 6.78 |
| UEFA Europa League | 7 | 3 | 261 | 1 | 1 | 6.84 |
| Coupe de France | 4 | 2 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 6.95 |
| France U21 (Qual.) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Across all competitions he played 2,282 minutes in 38 appearances, scoring five and assisting four. His 6.81 overall rating reflects steady, if unspectacular, output — the hallmark of a player who contributes without dominating headlines.
In Ligue 1 specifically, he started 22 of 26 appearances and was used as a substitute in four. That usage pattern suggests a manager who trusted him in the starting XI but also valued his impact off the bench — a useful trait in the more stop-start rhythm of English football.
Key takeaways
- Cho arrives at Hull with 26 Ligue 1 starts and 1,789 minutes of top-flight experience from 2025.
- His creative output — 31 key passes and four assists — offers immediate ammunition for Hull's attack.
- A history of recurring injuries (13 sidelining spells since 2021) makes squad management a priority.
- Technical attributes (technique 76, creation 53) point to a player comfortable in tight spaces and capable of unlocking organised defences.
- At 21, he represents a long-term bet rather than a short-term fix, with his contract structure suggesting Hull see him as part of their future build.
Cho's move to Hull City is a calculated gamble on talent and age. If he can stay fit and adapt to the physicality of the Championship, his Ligue 1 pedigree and creative instincts could make him a notable addition to the Tigers' front line.