Takehiro Tomiyasu has signed a extensive-term Arsenal deal to 2026, with the alternative for an additional calendar year, as he referred to as on his team-mates to ‘win something’ this season.
The 25-calendar year-aged defender has made a real mark considering that joining the Gunners in August 2021 from Serie A aspect Bologna, going on to develop into a vital figure in the squad.
The functional Japanese international, who can participate in a variety of positions throughout the backline, has built 73 Arsenal appearances so significantly.
It follows Arsenal’s offer to prolong Ben White’s deal previously this 7 days, adding to a extensive checklist of stars that sporting director Edu has got to dedicate their futures to the club.
Tomiyasu spoke of his contentment at participating in for ‘one of the very best golf equipment in the world’.
Japan intercontinental Takehiro Tomiyasu has signed a contract extension at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has opted to reward the defender for his performances all through the marketing campaign
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He mentioned: ‘I’m so pleased to lengthen my agreement simply because Arsenal is just one of the finest golf equipment in the environment. And it is a desire to participate in for this club, so I’m happy.
‘We improved a ton, mainly because when I joined Arsenal, we ended up not enjoying in European competitions. But now we are actively playing in the Champions League and we are in the title race. We improved a good deal.
‘I want to obtain one thing. I want to earn a thing with my staff-mates, with the supporters.’
Supervisor Mikel Arteta additional: ‘Tomi is cherished by all people and has been an integral element of the squad due to the fact joining us.
‘The way he trains, with his need and resolve to be the finest edition of himself each individual day, is admirable. We seem ahead to go on doing the job with Tomi in the foreseeable future yrs.’
The defender has created 20 appearances in overall for the Gunners throughout 2023-24
