The 28-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the Tigers after being released by Manchester City at the end of last season.

The former Barcelona and Benfica midfielder is manager Phil Brown's second summer signing as he prepares for the club's first season in the Barclays Premier League.

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The Brazilian has represented his country 14 times and has already joined up with his new team-mates at the club's pre-season training camp in Italy.

He made 19 appearances for Sven-Goran Eriksson's side last term, scoring two goals including the winner in the Manchester derby at Eastlands

Geovanni joins Derby County's Craig Fagan at the KC Stadium, following his move to the Tigers earlier this month.