Hull City have signed Japan international winger Yu Hirakawa on loan from fellow Championship side Bristol City until the end of the season.
The 25-year-old joined the Robins on a permanent basis in February 2025 having previously spent time with the club on loan from J-League side Machida Zelvia
After helping Bristol City to last season’s Championship play-offs, Hirakawa has made 27 appearances during the course of the current campaign.
Just four points separate fifth-placed Hull and ninth-placed Bristol City in the Championship table and Hirakawa could make his debut for the Tigers in Tuesday night’s game at Preston North End (19:45 GMT).
“I want to contribute to this team. My strong point is creating chances and I will do my best,” he said., external
“We are going in the right direction and I want to help this team get promotion. I want to score goals and make special moments for this team. I am so excited.”
Hirakawa, who has scored four goals in 66 appearances for the Robins, helped Japan reach the quarter-finals at the 2024 Olympic Games and has so far made one senior appearance for his country.
Manager Sergej Jakirovic revealed on Saturday that Hull have also agreed a deal to sign Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer on loan.