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'Don't expect immediate fireworks from Laalaoui'
Hull City have signed Morocco Under-20's midfielder Reda Laalaoui but what can the 20-year-old bring to English football?Laalaoui joins from Moroccan side Fath Union Sport in his first move outside of his home football journalist Mark Gleeson has been speaking to BBC Radio Humberside about how he believes Laalaoui is a "bright little prospect" but might take time to show his true ability as he eases into life in England."The Championship is physically such a big deal, it's a big man's world. I think it's going to be a slow process," Gleeson said."I'm not sure he's going to make an impact initially, it might be a bit of a punt on a long-term talent rather than someone who is going to make immediate waves."I think the Championship is not the forum for silky African skills, I think it takes a while. My gut feeling is don't expect immediate fireworks."Listen to Gleeson's full thoughts and more on BBC Sounds.
