Japan national team MF Hidemasa Morita (27), a new member of Sporting CP, immediately appealed for a fixed position at the midfield center. The Portuguese newspaper “A Bola” reported on the 4th.
Hidemasa Morita completely transferred from Kawasaki Frontale of Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League to CD Santa Clara in January last year. After becoming a regular at the midfield center from the first year of the overseas challenge, the transfer to Sporting CP has been officially decided on the 1st of this month, while several clubs such as Fenerbahce of Süper Lig (Turkey 1st Division) are interested.
Hidemasa Morita received a medical check on the 21st of last month. He was believed to have already attended the training before the official announcement. Among them, Sporting CP played once morest UD Vila Francense of Portugal 2nd division in the practice game on the 4th. Hidemasa Morita made his debut in a match of 30 minutes in the second half of the first half, and “A Bola” said, “Sporting CP defeated UD Vila Francense 1-0, but the highlight of this match is that Morita was appointed. “
“The Japanese, who have been transferred from CD Santa Clara, have had the first opportunity to appeal to Ruben Amorim in a more competitive situation,” he said.
On the other hand, Sporting CP officially announced on the 4th that Portugal midfielder João Palhinha (26) has left the team due to a complete transfer to Fulham. Palhinha contributed to the league championship as a leading player in the midfield center in the 2020/21 season. When he remained, he was expected to be a rival to Hidemasa Morita. For that reason, it is thought that the possibility that Hidemasa Morita will become a regular member has increased.
The contract period between Hidemasa Morita and Sporting CP is four years until June 2026. In addition, the contract between the two companies has a contract cancellation clause of 45 million euros (regarding 6.14 billion yen).
