TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace sign Japan defender Tomiyasu
Former Arsenal defender joins Palace after successful trial.
T. Tomiyasu
player
Player
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Position
Defender
From
Free agent
To
Crystal Palace
What happened. Crystal Palace completed the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after a successful pre-season trial.
- Tomiyasu was a free agent after spending time with Ajax.
- He can play at full-back or centre-back.
- He made 84 appearances for Arsenal between 2021 and 2025.
“Takehiro has experience at the highest level of European and international football.”
— Steve Parish
Palace strengthen defense after Lacroix's departure; Tomiyasu adds experience.
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