Leonino exclusive - Morita fails medical, Premier League dream at risk | OneFootball

Hidemasa Morita reportedly did not pass Ipswich Town’s medical examinations, Leonino has learned. The Japan international left Sporting this summer and is still without a club to continue his career, with fitness issues currently casting a shadow over his future.

The midfielder had always dreamed of moving to the Premier League, a wish he came very close to fulfilling in recent days, as the newly promoted English top-flight side viewed his signing favourably to strengthen Gary O'Neil’s squad, especially as he was available on a free transfer.

Even so, according to sources close to the process, the physical issues that complicated the final stretch of Hidemasa Morita’s time at Sporting made the process much more difficult and could prevent the player from moving to the Premier League.

It is worth remembering that, before Ipswich Town, Leeds were the English club that showed the most interest in Morita, while he was still at Sporting, seeing a potential opportunity deal given that he would be available on the free market. However, coach Daniel Farke later redefined his targets due to an excess of midfield options in the squad and ruled out that possibility.

During four seasons with Sporting, the former 'number 5' made 166 appearances and scored 11 goals, being a regular pick for Ruben Amorim, João Pereira and Rui Borges, a situation that only changed when he was hit by a number of muscle problems.

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