Hull City have confirmed the signing of defender Ibrahima Sonko on a season-long loan from Stoke City.

The 28-year-old Senegal international made 14 appearances for the Potters last season, but was unlikely to feature this term with the club having strengthened their defensive ranks with Robert Huth and Danny Collins.

Hull were on the look-out for a central defender after losing player of the year Michael Turner to Sunderland, in a deal reported to be worth £6m.