Hull City have gained a UK work permit for new signing Jozy Altidore, the US striker.

"I'm very excited about the prospect of playing for Hull City," he told the club's official website.

"Hull City is a good club, up and coming, and to have the opportunity to play for them in the Premier League is a great thing. I'm sure it will take a little while to get used to being here, but hopefully I will be a success here.

"I think of myself as quite a physical player but I can be graceful too. I like having the ball at my feet and I like running at people. I'm still very young and there are a lot of things I still need to find out about myself in terms of playing. Hopefully that will come.

"I'm a huge follower of the English Premier League. Most people think this is the best league in the world and I am no different.

"There are so many great players here. Anybody who is anybody would like to get the chance to play here and experience it."