 Morimoto's season was hampered by injuries which limited the Japanese international to just 18 league appearances, producing four goals.At the end of the season, Novara was relegated to Serie B after placing 19th, and Morimoto officially returned to Catania on 21 June 2012.On 7 January 2013, Morimoto was loaned to Al-Nasr Dubai, coached by former Catania manager Walter Zenga.