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Ajax Sign Takehiro Tomiyasu on Six-Month Deal After Arsenal Exit

The Japan defender accepts a short-term, fitness-first contract to relaunch his career after knee surgery.

Overview

  • Ajax confirmed the free-agent signing through June 2026 after his July mutual termination with Arsenal.
  • Director of football Marijn Beuker said medical checks are complete and he will join group training once his work permit is approved.
  • Reports describe a low-risk arrangement with remuneration tied to appearances, reflecting Ajax’s caution over recent injuries.
  • The 27-year-old underwent knee surgery in February, missed almost all of last season, and totaled 84 outings for Arsenal since 2021.
  • Tomiyasu targets a place in Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad and reunites with Ko Itakura as Ajax seek experience in a campaign sitting 14 points behind PSV.