Welcome Takehiro! | Tomiyasu signs for Arsenal

Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu has joined us from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract.

The 22-year-old defender started his career in his homeland with Avispa Fukuoka, where he developed through their youth ranks before making 45 first-team appearances between 2015 and 2017.

In January 2018 Takehiro moved to Europe, signing for Belgian club Sint-Truiden, where he spent 18 months - during which time he was voted as the club’s player of the season for the 2018/19 campaign.

His performances in Belgium earned Takehiro a move to Italy and he completed a move to Bologna in July 2019. During his time in Italy, Takehiro became a regular in Bologna’s defence, making 63 appearances in…