Hull City has condemned racist abuse targeting their new signing, Robinio Vaz, on social media. The club confirmed they are collaborating with authorities to identify those responsible for the derogatory comments.
Vaz, a 19-year-old striker, joined the newly promoted Premier League side on loan from Roma on transfer deadline day. The abuse followed the announcement of his move in a social media post.
Hull City stated, “No individual should ever experience discriminatory abuse, and the club will provide Robinio with our full support.” They added that they are working with Humberside police and other relevant authorities to take appropriate action.
The Premier League has also strongly condemned the abuse, offering its support to Vaz and Hull City. The league expressed disgust at ongoing discrimination faced by players on social media and committed to addressing the issue with clubs, authorities, law enforcement, and social media companies.
Hull City has started their return to the top flight strongly, winning their first two matches, and are set to host Aston Villa on Saturday.