Hull sign Hirakawa from Bristol City on loan

Story byYu Hirakawa is under contract with Bristol City until the summer of 2028 [Shutterstock]BBCMon, January 19, 2026 at 2:51 PM UTC·1 min readHull 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 ZelviaAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter 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."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.