Ben Jacobs reports that Japanese midfielder Hidemasa Morita has joined Hull City on a 2+1 deal. The club has confirmed the move.

To counter false transfer rumors, Hull City's owner, Acun Ilıcalı, provided clues to supporters about potential signings, including their nationalities and the likelihood of their arrival. Ilıcalı revealed a 99% chance of signing a Japanese player, who he identified as Hidemasa Morita. Morita is a 31-year-old central midfielder and a free agent. He has 40 caps and 6 goals for Japan. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €8.00m. Ipswich Town and Leeds United are other clubs that have been linked with the player.