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Arsenal Parts Ways with Injured Defender Tomiyasu

10/12/2025

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Arsenal terminated the contract of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Japanese defender who joined from Bologna in 2021.
Tomiyasu quickly became a fan favorite for his versatility and strong performances.
He missed 101 games and spent 690 days recovering from injuries during four seasons at Arsenal.
A serious knee injury sidelined him for over a year.
Tomiyasu remains hopeful for a return to football after posting on social media about playing again.

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Arsenal terminated the contract of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Japanese defender who joined from Bologna in 2021.
Tomiyasu quickly became a fan favorite for his versatility and strong performances.
He missed 101 games and spent 690 days recovering from injuries during four seasons at Arsenal.
A serious knee injury sidelined him for over a year.
Tomiyasu remains hopeful for a return to football after posting on social media about playing again.