---
title: "Hull City star snubbed Champions League to seal Tigers switch"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/hull-city-star-snubbed-champions-league-to-seal-tigers-switch/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Prescott"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2014-09-11T20:00:02Z"
modified: "2014-09-11T20:00:02Z"
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# Hull City star snubbed Champions League to seal Tigers switch

[![Hernandez.jpg](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Abel-Hernandez-Palermo-500x303.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2699197.jpg)The fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are having a little chuckle after new Hull City forward Abel Hernandez described his move to the Humberside club as a dream.

The majority of the regulars in the tavern have, unfortunately, been to Hull and many of them are joking that he must be crazy!

However according to [Sky Sports](https://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/9464004/premier-league-hull-city-record-signing-abel-hernandez-turned-down-benfica-offer), the Uruguayan international was referring to his move to the Premier League being a dream rather than the destination.

The striker revealed that he rejected a move to Champions League qualified Benfica to sign with the Tigers on deadline day in a deal worth a club record £9.5 million.

The 24-year-old had spent the last five seasons with Italian side Palermo but admitted he was keen for a new challenge in England.

“I had six years at Palermo. I lived beautiful and ugly moments and it was time for a change. I can’t wait to start,” he said:

“I have gone to the best league in the world. Benfica wanted me too but I wanted the Premier League and it will be a wonderful experience.

“I’m ready to play in England, it has always been my dream. I thank Hull City for opening the door to me. I hope to repay their trust.

“I signed a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year. I will do my best to achieve all the goals, the first is survival.”

### **Hull City fans. Would you swap your lovely city for a move to Benfica? Let us know your thoughts below.**

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