Tomiyasu set for Venezia as ex-Arsenal defender to move on free transfer
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Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to join Venezia on a free transfer after his departure from Arsenal.
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Attributed to original sourceTakehiro Tomiyasu is on the verge of joining Venezia, with the Japanese defender set to return to Serie A as a free agent.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb , the Lagunari have been the quickest to secure the player’s agreement, with an understanding in place on a three-year contract worth around €1 million net per season plus appearance-based bonuses.
Developments could arrive as soon as this weekend, with Sassuolo among the clubs to have shown interest in recent days.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 28: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal celebrates after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Tottenham Hotspur scored an own goal, Arsenal’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Venezia move for Tomiyasu after Sverko injury blow The push has been accelerated by misfortune elsewhere in the squad: Marin Sverko has undergone corrective hip surgery that could sideline him for three to four months, leaving him out of the squad for the club’s training camp and creating an urgent need at the back.
Tomiyasu arrives via a winding road.
He made his name in Italy with two seasons at Bologna between 2019 and 2021: 61 Serie A appearances, three goals and three assists, before a €19 million move to Arsenal, where injuries increasingly curtailed a promising spell.
A brief six-month stint at Ajax followed, yielding seven appearances, though he showed his enduring quality with three outings for Japan at this summer’s World Cup.
For Venezia, the 27-year-old represents a shrewd, cost-free addition of genuine pedigree – provided his fitness holds. For Tomiyasu, it is a chance to rebuild in a league that knows him well.
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What happened
Takehiro Tomiyasu, who previously played for Arsenal in the Premier League, is set to complete a move to Venezia as a free agent. The Japanese international had been linked with several clubs after leaving Arsenal but appears destined for Serie A with the newly promoted side. Venezia will benefit from his experience at top European clubs including Arsenal and Bologna.
Chance analysis
Tomiyasu's move to Venezia represents a significant addition for the Venetian club, which was recently promoted to Serie A. His experience in the Premier League and prior Serie A spell with Bologna should help with adaptation. For Arsenal, the departure finalizes a squad trim, freeing wages and a foreign/non-homegrown slot.
Venezia's defensive depth and experience are strengthened; Arsenal lose a squad player but free up wage bill and roster space.
Venezia gain a proven top-flight defender on a free transfer, potentially improving their defensive solidity ahead of Serie A matches.