Hull City transfer news: Winger arrives promising assists
Japan winger Yu Hirakawa says he has joined Hull City to make goals after arriving on loan from Bristol City until the end of the season.
The 25-year-old has been able to join the Tigers because he has found game-time hard to come by at Ashton Gate this season, with 28 appearances in all competitions, but only three Championship starts.
Even so, he has two assists and a goal in the competition, plus another goal in the League Cup.
So Hull have made him their second signing of the window after picking up youngster James Debayo from Leeds United.
Providing the bullets for the likes of Oli McBurnie will be the primary aim of a player who mainly likes to play on the right his stronger side.
“I am so happy to join this club,” he said. “I can’t wait to meet all the fans, and I am looking forward to playing at the MKM Stadium.
“I have never played at the stadium before, so I am looking forward to meeting all the fans of the Tigers.
“I want to contribute to this team. My strong point is creating chances and I will do my best.
“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 was much more involved last season – his first in England – as the Robins reached the Championshi play-offs, making 17 league starts and contributing two goals and two assists.
Hirakawa made his international debut in May.