Jake Livermore has joined Hull City in a permanent move from English Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, the Tigers announced Wednesday.
The 24-year-old midfielder, who spent last season on loan at the KC Stadium, has signed for an undisclosed club record fee, which reportedly could eventually total as much as £8m on a three-year deal.
"I'm delighted to be joining Hull City on a permanent basis," Livermore told Hull City's official website.
"I thoroughly enjoyed my season here on loan and I firmly believe that this club will keep on going from strength to strength.
"I made my feelings known that I wanted to come here permanently and once the two clubs had agreed the fee, it was very straightforward."
Livermore arrived at the KC Stadium in August last year, after Hull negotiated a loan deal with Spurs, and proved to be a key figure in what was the best top-flight season in the Tigers' history.
He made 41 appearances as Hull finished in 16th place in their first season back in English football's top division and reached the FA Cup final, where they lost to Arsenal.
 Source: FIFA.com