OFFICIAL: Tomiyasu joins Arsenal from Bologna on a long-term contract

Japan worldwide Takehiro Tomiyasu has joined Arsenal from Serie A aspect Bologna on a long-term contract

The 22-year-old defender began his profession in his homeland with Avispa Fukuoka, the place he developed via their youth ranks earlier than making 45 first-team appearances between 2015 and 2017

In January 2018 Takehiro moved to Europe, signing for Belgian membership Sint-Truiden, the place he spent 18 months – throughout which period he was voted because the membership’s participant of the season for the 2018/19 marketing campaign.

His performances in Belgium earned Takehiro a transfer to Italy and he accomplished a transfer to Bologna in July 2019. Throughout his time in Italy, Takehiro turned a daily in Bologna’s defence, making 63 appearances in his two seasons with the Serie A aspect.

Technical director Edu mentioned: “We’re delighted to have signed Takehiro. We’ve been watching him for some time now and we’re happy that we now have reached an settlement with Bologna. He is a crucial addition to our squad.”

Mikel Arteta added: “Takehiro is a robust defender with good expertise in Serie A and at worldwide stage. He’s a flexible defender with nice defensive qualities, excessive technical potential and composure on the ball. He will probably be an necessary member of our squad. We stay up for Takehiro becoming a member of up with us when he returns from worldwide responsibility.”

Tomiyasu has represented his nation in any respect ranges from under-16s via to the senior aspect. He has made 23 appearances for the Japan nationwide crew and was a member of their current Olympic squad, making three appearances on the Tokyo Olympic Video games.

Takehiro will put on the quantity 18 shirt.