Takehiro Tomiyasu is scheduled to leave Arsenal after the club and players mutually agree to end their contracts.
According to BBC’s Sami Mokbel, the gunners are ready to say goodbye to the defender after playing six minutes of football last season due to injury issues.
Tomiyasu, 26, had signed the gunner on options for another 12 months until 2026, but discussions with the club, players and his representatives led to an early settlement.
A decision will be made as Tomiyasu continues to recover from knee surgery and is expected to recover to full fitness within the next 4-5 months.
It was a reliable presence in Arsenal’s defense that took Tomiyas away.
Japan International joined Arsenal from Bologna in the summer of 2021 and soon established himself as a versatile and trustworthy figure in Mikel Arteta’s defensive set-up.
Comfortable at both right and centre back, Tomiyas has become known for his consistent performance and his ability to contribute when other players get injured.
However, Tomiyas’ spell at Arsenal was frequently confused by injuries, and the arrival of Ben White and the arrival of Julien Timber limited the opportunity to secure a normal starting point.
Despite these set-offs, Tomiyas was a crucial member of the team, making a significant contribution to key moments, providing depth during Arsenal’s title challenge and return to the Champions League.
Tomiyas continues to focus on his recovery up until now.
The decision to part ways was made in a friendly manner. While Arsenal is keen to manage the wage structure, he gave Tomiyasu the opportunity to assess his next career moves.
For Tomiyasu, the focus will be on ensuring that he completes his recovery and returns to peak fitness before securing the next chapter in professional football.
Tomiyas leaves Arsenal with the respect and gratitude of his club and supporters, and continues his journey as many attempt to rekindle his career when he returns from injury.
Gunners are now shifting their focus to signing new defenders. Valencia’s Spanish defender Christian Mosquera is their best defensive target at the moment.
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