Official! After failing medicals at Ipswich Town, Morita has a new club | OneFootball

It’s official. Hidemasa Morita already has a new destination after ending his spell with Sporting. The Japanese midfielder was officially unveiled as a new signing for Hull City, the club that secured promotion to the Premier League through the Championship play-offs.

, with an option to extend for a further season also included. At 31, he arrives in England on a free transfer after bringing a four-year spell with the Lions to a close.

It is worth recalling that, as our newspaper reported exclusively, the player did not fail his medical exams at Ipswich Town. The newly promoted English top-flight side was keen on signing him to strengthen Gary O'Neil’s squad, but physical issues prevented the move from happening. However, that did not prove to be a problem for Hull City.

His departure from Alvalade came after the end of his contract with Sporting, where he won titles and established himself as an important figure in the Lions’ midfield. Now, the Japanese player is preparing for a new experience in English football.

For Sporting, across four seasons, the former 'number 5' made 166 appearances and scored 11 goals, being a regular choice for Ruben Amorim, João Pereira and Rui Borges, a situation that only changed when he was affected by a few muscular problems.

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