Bolton Wanderers have finalized the permanent signing of Hull City defender Akin Famewo, the club announced on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The 27-year-old left-sided centre-back joins on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Famewo becomes Bolton's third summer acquisition under manager Steven Schumacher, following the arrivals of Ben Davies and David Watson.
The transfer comes as Hull City restructure their squad ahead of their Premier League campaign.
“I met with the manager and everyone in charge here and speaking about aspirations and what we want to achieve here it was really exciting times,” Famewo said, according to bwfc.
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The defender expressed eagerness about his new role after learning how highly the coaching staff valued his playing style.
“Because they believe in me, and the fact that they said that they're really fond of me and how I play and want me to be more involved than I was last year, that’s something I can never say no to,” Famewo added.
Famewo had crossed paths with the Bolton team at Wembley during Hull City's promotion celebrations, where he observed the dedication of the Bolton fanbase first-hand.
“I understand we've got a fairly young squad, but they did amazing last year and I ran into most of them after our promotion when we were leaving the hotel and the fans were all just entering the stadium at Wembley,” he said.
The London-born player brings extensive lower-league experience, having registered nearly 200 career appearances across stints with Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, Norwich City, and Luton Town.
“I just hope that I can bring my experience and my calmness to the team and I just want to be able to be a part of it and achieve something great together,” Famewo said.
Famewo made 15 Championship appearances last season before sustaining injuries. He now joins a Bolton side that earned promotion back to the second tier.
“Everyone knows Bolton is a massive club,” Famewo told Wanderers TV. He emphasized that the passionate atmosphere surrounding the region acts as a major incentive for arriving players.
“It's somewhere you want to be as a player, somewhere where it means a lot to the fans and everyone around the area as well,” he said.
The defender concluded that the crowd's energy remains a vital component of the matchday experience.
“You know they drive the success, so, as a player, there's not really much more you can ask for,” Famewo said.
He noted that hearing about the support from afar cannot compare to taking the pitch in front of the local crowd.
“I'm definitely looking forward to meeting all the fans and seeing everything they bring,” he added.
The transfer marks another step in Bolton's squad rebuilding process as the club prepares for its opening fixtures in the Championship.
“I hear it, but experiencing it yourself is different so, yes, I'm really looking forward to it,” Famewo said.
