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The Athletic UK exclusively reports that former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, 27, is training with Crystal Palace in Como, Italy, as a free agent to prepare for a summer transfer. Tomiyasu, whose contract with Ajax expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, prefers a return to the Premier League. He left Arsenal in July 2025 after an early contract termination, having been sidelined since October 2024 due to injury and undergoing knee surgery in February 2025. He made 84 appearances for Arsenal and later played nine games for Ajax on a six-month deal. Tomiyasu also featured for Japan in the 2026 World Cup. Crystal Palace is providing him a high-level training environment while also seeking a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who is being transferred to Chelsea for £52 million.
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Hupu Football News | July 28
The Athletic UK Arsenal correspondent James McNicholas has exclusively reported that former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently training with Crystal Palace as he prepares for a summer transfer.
Player Status
The 27-year-old Japanese international, whose contract with Ajax expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, is currently a free agent. This week, he is training with Crystal Palace in Como as part of the club's pre-season preparations. He may feature in a friendly match for Crystal Palace later this week.
Transfer Interest
Tomiyasu has attracted interest from clubs in England and across Europe as he considers his next move, but he prefers a return to the Premier League.
Training Arrangements
Crystal Palace is providing Tomiyasu with a high-level training environment to maintain and improve his fitness ahead of the new season.
Career Background
- Left Arsenal in July 2025 after both parties agreed to terminate his contract one year early
- Had not played for the club since October 2024
- Underwent knee surgery in February 2025
- Joined Arsenal from Bologna in 2021, making 84 appearances, scoring 2 goals, and providing 6 assists
- His final seasons in North London were plagued by injuries
- Signed a six-month contract with Ajax in December, making 9 appearances for the Dutch club in the second half of the 2025-26 season
- Returned to the Japanese national team for the 2026 World Cup, making 3 appearances before Japan was eliminated by Brazil in the Round of 32
Crystal Palace Context
Crystal Palace is currently in Italy for the Como Cup, where they will face Ligue 1 side Lens and Portuguese club Famalicão on Tuesday.
According to The Athletic on Thursday, Chelsea is finalizing the transfer of French international Maxence Lacroix for a fee of around £52 million (approximately $69.2 million). Crystal Palace will lose the center-back this summer.
Crystal Palace is searching for a replacement for Lacroix, including Augsburg's Chrislain Matsima. If they fail to sign Matsima, Trabzonspor's Chibuike Nwaiwu is an alternative option.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu Training with Crystal Palace Ahead of Potential Summer Transfer