Bristol City new Japanese acquisition Yu Hirakawa first message to the fans was heartwarming: Here are the four lines he used:
‘My name is Yu Hirakawa
I’m from Japan
I will do my best for Bristol City
Thanks.
Positive First Impressions
Bristol City assistant head coach Chris Hogg described Hirakawa as a ‘beautiful human being’ soon after the player joined them at their pre-season training camp in Portugal.
Hirakawa joined the team on Tuesday before focusing on the Championship season and then representing Japan in the Paris Olympics.
This time of the pre-season is important for Hirakawa to familiarize himself with the team and adjust to the demands of the coaching staff.
Building Team Cohesion
The positive change Hirakawa has brought includes his mannerisms and personality. Through official social media handles, the fans have seen cute moments of his bonding with other players.
Hogg stressed the aspect of relations and team integration, claiming, For It’s been great to get that Yu has come out, and to see him as part of the group.
The Chinese forward has scored 11 goals in 61 club career appearances and already brings that vibe into the team.
