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Brandon Williams has signed a one-year deal with Championship side Hull City Hull City have signed former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams on a one-year contract with an option to extend for another 12 months. The 24-year-old, who made his debut at United in 2019, has spent 20 months out of football following a loan spell at Ipswich Town during the 2023-24 season. During that time Williams was sentenced to 14 months in jail, suspended for two years, after being convicted for dangerous driving. After spending the pre-season training with the Tigers and impressing in home friendlies against Sunderland and Getafe, Williams has been handed a route back in by head coach Sergej Jakirovic. The full-back said it has been a tough road back to the professional ranks after being out of top-level sport. "It feels good to be back in the team environment and back on the pitch, " he told the Hull City club website, external. "Everyone has been very welcoming. It's been a good few weeks but I'm just happy I'm here now and can focus on the football. "I had a couple of very honest meetings with the manager. We know it's going to be a process to get fully back up to speed, having that time out. It had been 20 months since I played or was involved with a team. "I appreciated the manager's honesty. Now, it's down to me to work hard and get as many games as I can. " Williams said he returns to football in a different place from where he left it. "It was very difficult [taking a break from football] – mentally and physically. It's been a long road back, but probably something I needed. Now, I'm back here a different person, " he said. "I've grown up a lot and I'm ready to just focus on the football. I've missed it. I'm hungry, I'm fiery. I know what quality I can bring to the team. As soon as I get back to that, I'm sure I'll be an asset to the team. " Latest Hull City news, analysis and fan views Listen to Hull City content on BBC Sounds 'When will it stop? ' - league opener halted as Semenyo reports racism 'Ekitike is instant Anfield hero but defence brutally exposed' Bethell to become England's youngest men's captain Jeremy, Richard and James embark on an epic road trip across Vietnam The inside story of the CIA continues Was Lucy Letby rightfully convicted? Are women-only dating advice groups helpful or harmful? Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller. Video Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller 'Ekitike is instant Anfield hero but defence brutally exposed' Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Tom Grennan and AI O'Sullivan makes two 147 breaks in semi-final win Why Liverpool's spending spree has piled pressure and scrutiny on Slot Rooney on 'scary' 2010 visit from balaclava-clad men Red Roses partner with Barbie before World Cup Smith hits fifty as Spirit end Rockets' perfect start. Video Smith hits fifty as Spirit end Rockets' perfect start A bold new era of football on BBC Sport: Your game, your season Premier League predictions 2025-26: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four How will your club fare? Phil Mc Nulty's Premier League predictions Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time What's new in the Premier League this season? Wildcards, breakouts and new faces - 22 Premier League players to watch 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away Why have Ferrari been unable to win a title since 2008? Owners worth billions, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.