Hull City has secured the signing of Matt Targett on a two-year contract, with an option for an additional year, after the defender departed Newcastle at the conclusion of his contract.

The 30-year-old left-back described his decision to join the Tigers as “a no-brainer,” although he anticipates a “massive challenge” upon their return to the Premier League.

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“I’m at an age now where I feel like I am an experienced head to pass on previous experience of the Premier League to players who have not been in this situation. I’m hoping I’ll be a huge help in the dressing room,” Targett stated.

He has previously played for Southampton, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United in the Premier League, though he spent the previous season on loan at Middlesbrough.

“It was during the England game on Saturday night that my agent rang me and said Hull City were interested,” Targett added.

“The next minute, I was on a phone call with the owner. He is very invested in the football club and speaks very passionately, so it didn’t take much convincing to join.

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“It’s going to be a massive challenge, but we can take huge confidence from what the likes of Sunderland and Leeds did last season.

Targett appeared 46 times for Middlesbrough last season, netting four goals and starting in the play-off final against Hull City.