The Japanese international spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season on the sidelines, barring one appearance. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old defender, who joined Arsenal from Bologna in August 2021, made 84 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having begun his career at J1 League side Avispa Fukuoka, Tomi moved to Belgian outfit Sint-Truiden in 2018 and won the club\u2019s Player of the Season award before moving to Italy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A senior international since 2018, Tomi has represented Japan 42 times and was part of his country\u2019s squad at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup, as well as helping his nation reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup in February 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAfter 4 unforgettable years, the time has come for me to say goodbye to this incredible club. Obviously, I have got many things to say, but the thing that I want to tell you guys the most is just thank you for the love you guys gave me. I was so happy to be here with my teammates, Mikel, the coaching staff, supporting staff, and everyone who was around me in this club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFrom my first day at the Emirates to every moment wearing the red and white, it has truly been an honor to represent this badge. To the supporters, thank you for the love you\u2019ve been giving me on and off the pitch. I will never forget it, and it will stay in me forever,\u201d Tomiyasu posted on Instagram. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAfter 4 unforgettable years, the time has come for me to say goodbye to this incredible club. Obviously, I have got many things to say, but the thing that I want to tell you guys the most is just thank you for the love you guys gave me. I was so happy to be here with my teammates, Mikel, the coaching staff, supporting staff, and everyone who was around me in this club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo the teammates, I\u2019m so happy that we\u2019ve shared many memories with you guys, because I know how good you guys are, not only as a player but as a person. I\u2019m looking forward to seeing each of you guys ON the pitch soon. It\u2019s time for a new chapter, but I\u2019m forever proud to have been a Gunner. Once a Gunner, always a Gunner. ARIGATO and all the best, Tomi,\u201d the post further read. <\/p>\r\n\r\n