Sone Aluko joined Fulham earlier this month after leaving Premier League bound Hull City on a free transfer.
Sone Aluko played in the Premier League with Hull City
Speaking to Fulham’s club website, Sone Aluko has targeted a return to the Premier League with his new club following his switch from Hull City.
The Tigers are Premier League bound after winning promotion via the play-offs last season. However Aluko was denied another shot at the top flight in the North East, as his contract was allowed to expire.
Despite reported interest from Derby, Birmingham, Burnley and Rangers according to the Sun, Aluko opted to sign for the Cottagers, describing manager Slaviša Jokanović as a key factor in his decision.
Aluko was let go by Hull City at the end of last month
And Aluko, having been jilted at the altar of a Premier League return, is hoping to experience top flight football again however this time with his new club.
When asked about a possible Premier League return with Fulham, Aluko said “Of course!
Hull City’s Sone Aluko in action with Bury’s Nathan Cameron
“Once you’ve played in it once, and I have been fortunate to play two seasons there, youre quite keen to go back there so I’m not going to hide my ambition that i want to go back and play int he Premier League.
“Right now I felt that this [Fulham] was the best platform to realise that dream.”
Aluko left Hull after spending four years on Humberside, making 118 appearances and scoring 15 goals in the process.
Aluko made 118 appearances for Hull City
He elected to play for Nigeria at international level, making his debut in 2009 and having since earned seven caps, in contrast with his sister, also a professional footballer, who chose to represent England.
The 27-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the West London club, who kick off their Championship campaign against recently relegated Newcastle United on Friday 5 August.
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