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Yu Hirakawa Transfer from Bristol City to Hull City
Hull City will be permitted to pay a fee for Yu Hirakawa's services this summer if they wish to make his stay permanent. This is because a three-window transfer embargo on the club was reduced to two, with the last one being served in the winter.
Hull City will be permitted to pay a fee for Yu Hirakawa's services this summer if they wish to make his stay permanent. This is because a three-window transfer embargo on the club was reduced to two, with the last one being served in the winter.
Yu Hirakawa joined Hull City on a short-term loan deal from Bristol City in January. Gerhard Struber has stated that the plan is for Yu Hirakawa to return to Ashton Gate in the summer when his loan spell at Hull City concludes. Struber said the deal was for five months and that Hirakawa is a loan player from them to Hull.
Yu Hirakawa joined Hull City on a short-term loan deal from Bristol City in January. Gerhard Struber has stated that the plan is for Yu Hirakawa to return to Ashton Gate in the summer when his loan spell at Hull City concludes. Struber said the deal was for five months and that Hirakawa is a loan player from them to Hull.
Yu Hirakawa has joined Hull City on loan for the rest of the season. Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden expressed surprise that his old club allowed Hirakawa to leave. Hirakawa was at Hull City's training ground on Monday to meet his new colleagues and train for the first time. He has been a regular for the Robins this season and played 25 minutes in their goalless draw at Oxford United on Saturday, but has been restricted to just three starts under Gerhard Struber. Dean Holden stated that Hirakawa comes with very positive reports from Bristol and highlighted his technical skills, set-piece ability, energy, and personality.
Yu Hirakawa has joined Hull City on loan for the rest of the season. Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden expressed surprise that his old club allowed Hirakawa to leave. Hirakawa was at Hull City's training ground on Monday to meet his new colleagues and train for the first time. He has been a regular for the Robins this season and played 25 minutes in their goalless draw at Oxford United on Saturday, but has been restricted to just three starts under Gerhard Struber. Dean Holden stated that Hirakawa comes with very positive reports from Bristol and highlighted his technical skills, set-piece ability, energy, and personality.
Bristol City have confirmed that Yu Hirakawa has been loaned to Hull City until the end of the season.
Bristol City have confirmed that Yu Hirakawa has been loaned to Hull City until the end of the season.
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic said the club is close to signing Bristol City winger Yū Hirakawa on loan. Jakirovic stated that an agreement has been reached with both the player and Bristol City. He anticipates Hirakawa will arrive for a medical check on Sunday, and that a press conference is also a possibility. The coach noted that Hirakawa could be in the squad for Tuesday's game at Deepdale, adding that his versatility in playing on the right wing, at right wing-back, and on the left is beneficial as the team is lacking those options. The 25-year-old Japanese international, who was in Bristol City's squad on Saturday, is expected to complete the formalities of his move to the MKM Stadium on Sunday. Hirakawa joined Bristol City in July 2025 and has a contract with the club until June 2028. In the Championship this season, he has recorded one goal and two assists in 24 appearances. He has been capped once by Japan and has a Transfermarkt market value of €1.00m.
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic said the club is close to signing Bristol City winger Yū Hirakawa on loan. Jakirovic stated that an agreement has been reached with both the player and Bristol City. He anticipates Hirakawa will arrive for a medical check on Sunday, and that a press conference is also a possibility. The coach noted that Hirakawa could be in the squad for Tuesday's game at Deepdale, adding that his versatility in playing on the right wing, at right wing-back, and on the left is beneficial as the team is lacking those options. The 25-year-old Japanese international, who was in Bristol City's squad on Saturday, is expected to complete the formalities of his move to the MKM Stadium on Sunday. Hirakawa joined Bristol City in July 2025 and has a contract with the club until June 2028. In the Championship this season, he has recorded one goal and two assists in 24 appearances. He has been capped once by Japan and has a Transfermarkt market value of €1.00m.
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