 Morimoto had a breakthrough season for Catania during the 2008–09 season, as he scored 10 goals in 25 league and Coppa Italia games, while also being credited with several assists.Brazilian and Milan star Alexandre Pato told Italian sports daily "Corriere dello Sport" that he believes Morimoto is the best young player in Serie A and has compared him to Brazilian legend Ronaldo.Despite all the talent and all the potential, the striker has never really lived up to all the expectations following an improvement in each of his first three seasons in Sicily.