For the first time, Mark Robins has discussed Kasey Palmer’s deadline-day transfer from Coventry City to Hull City, where the offensive midfielder was one of four new players to arrive on a hectic day in East Yorkshire. Palmer signed a three-year contract at MKM Stadium with a four-year option. On Saturday, he made his bench debut against Leed United, entering late in the Tigers’ 2-0 defeat. The 27-year-old’s contract at the CBS Arena was about to expire in the summer, so instead of accepting a new offer, Palmer decided to look for a move where he could be guaranteed a longer-term deal—something that wasn’t available in the Midlands.
When questioned about the change, he told the Coventry Telegraph, “That wasn’t our doing; that was forced through by the player and his agent.” “The last year of his contract is upon him. When it comes to Kasey, you are aware of what he is going to do and how he is likely to behave once you don’t provide him a new contract—and I wasn’t in a position to do so. Furthermore, having him is pointless. “It’s the nature of the beast, but he’s been fantastic while he’s been here.” Additionally, agents are the ones who push for their players to be moved when they wish. Undoubtedly, we could have persisted, but in order to obtain payment for him, a
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