Arsenal have come to an agreement with Takehiro Tomiyasu over an early contract termination.
The defender, who has not played since October 2024, underwent knee surgery in February which was due to keep him out of action until around the turn of the year.
But with Tomiyasu’s current deal with the Gunners due to expire next summer, discussions have been taking place over an early termination.
And a mutual agreement has been reached, with an announcement over the Japan international expected soon.
Tomiyasu signed for Arsenal from Bologna for just under £20 million in August, 2021.
The versatile defender made an immediate impact and was a hugely popular figure at the club due to his consistent performances across the back four.
But Tomiyasu struggled with injuries throughout his time in North London and made just one substitute appearance in all competitions last season, coming off the bench for just six minutes against Southampton in October.
When asked in February what Arsenal could do to support Tomiyasu following his knee surgery, Arteta said: “That’s what we have to try, and we try to do and we are constantly trying to do but being a foreign person you don’t have your family here, no relatives, you are on your own and you are on the sidelines for many many months [it’s tough].
“Especially for him, his life is football, you know. When you understand what he does during the day, just as preparation for the next day and being in the best possible condition and when injuries are denying you that ability to play and fulfil the purpose that you have in your career it’s very, very tough.
“He knows hopefully that we are all here, we have all been trying to help him, but it’s tough and he needs to go through that and a lot of moments, because I’ve been there, where it’s a very lonely process.”
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