Hidemasa Morita’s Sporting exit could be close to being sealed | OneFootball

Hidemasa Morita is enjoying a good spell at Sporting, but a departure at the end of the season seems practically inevitable and Leeds United appears to be the most likely destination, a possibility that is becoming increasingly real.

With his contract coming to an end, the Japanese midfielder has had an offer from the English side in hand since last season, as they have never lost interest. At 31 years old (soon to turn 32), Morita wants to make the move to England, but with one clear condition: to play in the Premier League.

In that regard, Leeds’ situation is crucial. Daniel Farke’s side gained some breathing room in the relegation battle after beating Burnley 3-1, keeping a seven-point lead over West Ham with three matches left. In addition, they have a much more favorable goal difference, which strengthens their chances of staying in the top flight.

The potential transfer offers several advantages for the English club: first of all, Hidemasa Morita would arrive on a free transfer, and he also brings valued versatility, since he can play as a defensive midfielder or in a more advanced central role, fitting into the possession-based style of play Farke wants to implement.

The German coach sees the Japan international as an ideal profile to raise the quality of the midfield, especially in terms of organization and reading positional play, something he believes is currently lacking in the squad. As such, everything indicates that Hidemasa Morita is preparing to leave Sporting, while remaining committed until the end of the season, but with his future increasingly headed toward England, in a process that should only undergo significant changes if Leeds’ competitive situation changes drastically.

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