Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Selles as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The Spaniard leaves Reading to take charge of the Tigers on Monday, after a compensation fee was agreed with the Royals.

Selles succeeds Tim Walter, who was sacked after only six months at the MKM Stadium helm, following a run of just three wins from 17 league games that left Hull 22nd in the Championship table.

Andy Dawson will oversee Saturday's match against Blackburn Rovers, before handing over the reins to the 41-year-old and returning to his role as first-team coach.

"I am really happy. When the possibility to come here became real, my eyes were on Hull City," Selles told the Tigers' official website.

"I know the team, the club, the history, and I'm looking forward to starting my journey with the team.

"From now, we go all in, all together, every single time, 100%. There is no tomorrow; every day is important, every action is important. We're going to fight for every inch together."