Arsenal has decided to terminate Takehiro Tomiyasu’s contract. The Japan international made only one appearance for the club last season. He suffered from a recurring knee injury that kept him sidelined for the entire campaign.

Tomiyasu joined Arsenal in August 2021 from Bologna and made 84 appearances for the club.

The club announced his departure through an official statement, which reads:

“We have reached a mutual agreement with Takehiro Tomiyasu to end his contract with immediate effect.”

Tomiyasu bid farewell to Arsenal with an emotional post:

“After 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, everyone who was around me in this club.

From 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’ve been giving me on and off the pitch. I will never forget it, and it will stay in me forever.

To the teammates, I’m so happy that we’ve shared many memories with you guys, because I know how good you guys are — not only as players but as people.

I’m looking forward to seeing each of you guys ON the pitch soon.

It’s time for a new chapter, but I’m forever proud to have been a Gunner.

Once a Gunner, always a Gunner.

ARIGATO and all the best, Tomi ❤️”