--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-24T19:35:24.351Z last_updated: 2026-07-24T17:00:00+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/hull-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaHVsbGRhaWx5bWFpbC5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC90cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzL2phcGFuLXN0YXItYmVjb21lcy1odWxsLWNpdHlzLTExMDc2OTEx --- # Japan star Hidemasa Morita becomes Hull City's latest Premier League arrival - **Source:** - **Published:** 24 Jul - **Club:** Hull City - **Original URL:** https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/japan-star-becomes-hull-citys-11076911 Hull City have completed the signing of Japan international Hidemasa Morita, after leaving Sporting Lisbon. Morita has signed a two-year deal at the MKM Stadium, with the option of a third after he turned down a move to Ipswich Town earlier this week. The experienced campaigner will join the Tigers at their camp in Slovenia, though he will arrive with a slight calf complaint, which will see him unable to play for the next week or so. Morita underwent a medical and signed his contract at the MKM Stadium in Hull earlier this week, and becomes City's fourth signing of the summer so far, and third this week. He joins Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano and Matt Targett in joining the Premier League newboys. Just the second Japanese player to ever play for the Tigers after Yu Hirakawa's loan move from Bristol City last season, Morita brings a wealth of experience and pedigree to the MKM Stadium. Now 31, Morita has 40 caps for his country and played three times at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, though he missed out on this year's edition in the US, Canada and Mexico. Throughout a fine career, Morita has amassed more than 350 career appearances, winning back-to-back Primeira Liga titles and the Taça de Portugal during four terrific years in Lisbon before leaving with a hero's departure back at the end of last season. A regular in the Champions League, the defensive midfielder helped Sporting reach the last eight of Europe's premier club competition last season, and he boasts a flurry of games in the Europa League. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Hull City news and analysis on our Hull Live FB page He could yet be joined at City by fellow Japan ace Kodai Sano. City remain in talks with Dutch Ere Divisie side NEC over a deal for the 22-year-old midfielder. City are also hoping to snap up Burnley midfielder Florentino Luís, as Hull Live reported on Friday. A loan deal for the Portuguese midfielder is being discussed with the Clarets, in the hope of getting his move to East Yorkshire wrapped up. Hull Live are the only English media with City during every step of their pre-season tour, and you can follow all our updates in print and online. We remain dedicated to bringing you the best Hull City coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest City news from inside their training camp by joining our free WhatsApp group.