Takehiro Tomiyasu, 22, has revealed how close he came to moving to spurs instead of Emirates Stadium.
What did Takehiro Tomiyasu say?
The Japanese international admitted that he nearly joined Tottenham before ultimately signing with Arsenal on the day of the deadline. Arsenal snatched Takehiro out of Bologna for £ 16m on the final day of the summer transfer window, with the Japanese International committing to a four-year deal at Emirates Stadium.
Takehiro Tomiyasu made a strong start to his Arsenal career but has now revealed that he nearly ended up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium instead of contacting Arteta’s side in the red half of north London.
Takehiro Tomiyasu said he thought he would not be able to join Arsenal. Takehiro Tomiyasu thought he would go to Spurs. On the day of the deadline, the move fell through. Arsenal asked Tomiyasu to join them and he did it immediately.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is doing very well
Takehiro has appeared on Mikel’s radar as the Arsenal boss sought to solidify his options as a right-back after a difficult start to the 2021-22 campaign. Takehiro Tomiyasu was also targeted because of his versatility as he is capable of working as a center half, and has already provided valuable cover for White’s summer signing colleagues in that position.
Ben White recently spoke about Takehiro’s talent in an interview, saying that Takehiro Tomiyasu is such a nice guy. Tomiyasu adjusted straight when he came. according to Ben White, all the boys love Takehiro, and he is in the business too. Takehiro Tomiyasu is doing very well.
Takehiro’s achievement at Arsenal
Takehiro has appeared in seven of the first ten Premier League games this season, and all of those appearances were kick-off appearances. The former Bologna star has yet to register a goal or assist, but may have another chance to shine when Mikel Arteta’s side plays host to Watford on Sunday.