Hull City midfielder Darko Gyabi says he is a player who is looking to “make an impact” following his move from Leeds in the summer.
The 21-year-old joined Hull on a three-year deal, with the option of a further year, and has settled well since moving to the club.
“It’s weird because a lot of the boys went away with national teams so coming in, you’re meeting people bit by bit, but everyone’s back now so it’s been good to meet everyone and be on the training pitch,” he told BBC Radio Humberside.
“Everyone’s made me feel really welcome from the coaching staff to the players, the staff around have been really helpful, it’s been easy to settle in and focus on playing football which is obviously what I’m here to do so it’s been really helpful.”
Gyabi will be in contention to make his debut for the Tigers as they travel to South Wales on Saturday to face Swansea City.
The midfielder is looking to make an instant impact at his new club.
“I’m a player who likes to make an impact in both boxes, I like to get on the ball, drive with the ball and create chances,” he said.
“Something that I want to do this season is score more goals, give more assists and defensively I want to be solid as well.
“I want to bring a bit of joy on the pitch as a midfielder going both ways.”
Gyabi spent much of his youth career at Manchester City before moving to Leeds in 2022.
“In terms of growing up as a person, I went to Leeds when I was 18 and now at 21 you learn from playing games, through the loan spells that I had so I think I’ve definitely gained more experience,” he added.
“When I was at (Manchester) City, we played more attacking football and I like to get on the ball, I don’t think that’s changed.”
The towering midfielder spent 18 months on loan at Plymouth Argyle making over 50 appearances.
That experience playing senior football helped him develop further.
“Even at Plymouth under the managers we had, the managers saw the quality that I had on the ball and what I could do going forward,” he said.
“I think one of my biggest strengths is having the ball at my feet, driving forward and shooting so that’s what I want to keep doing and keep improving.”
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