Hull sign Hirakawa from Bristol City on loan

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.