Arsenal completed one signing on transfer deadline day, with defender Takehiro Tomiyasu arriving from Bologna to bolster Mikel Arteta’s back line.
The Gunners have backed Mikel Arteta with a host of new signings this summer, but a right back was still needed.
With Hector Bellerin heading off to Real Betis, Arsenal had to get a right back in before the transfer window slammed shut last night.
In the end, Arsenal struck a deal to sign Tomiyasu, paying a fee of around £17million according to The Independent.
Tomiyasu plays as a centre back or defensive minded right back, meaning he could help solidify Arsenal’s back line this season and beyond.
The 22-year-old has been progressing steadily in his career, shining in Japan, then Belgium, then Italy and now landing his big move to England.
Tomiyasu has the potential to be a star, and fans should be excited to see him in action after the international break.
Tomiyasu has taken to Instagram to celebrate, and Bologna teammates have been commending him on his move rather than being sad about losing him.
Midfielder Jerdy Schouten stated ‘big move, big player’, loving that a quality player like Tomiyasu has landed a huge move to Arsenal.
Andri Baldursson, Angelo Da Costa and Andreas Skov Olsen, with Aaron Hickey adding that the move is ‘well deserved’.
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