Paddy McNair promotion statement as he joins Middlesbrough's Championship rivalsPaddy McNair is back in the Championship after signing for Hull CityMiddlesbrough defender Paddy McNair (Image: Getty Images)Paddy McNair says adding a promotion to his CV is the ultimate aim as the former Middlesbrough star returns to the Championship to rival his former club to a spot in next season’s Premier League. ‌The versatile defender has signed for fourth-placed Hull City, bringing to an end his time at San Diego in the MLS. ‌Speaking after completing his move, McNair said: “It feels great to be here. It had been in the pipeline for a couple of weeks, so I’m very happy to get it over the line. “I’ve played in the Championship for a lot of seasons, and the one thing I’m missing is a promotion.