Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta make decision to terminate Arsenal star's contract
The Japan international has been a bastion of dependability whenever called up on by Mikel Arteta following his move from Bologna four years ago.
Able to play with comfort in any position across the backline, Tomiyasu's versatility proved vital to Arteta over various points of his Gunners career.
Sadly for the 26-year-old, a series of debilitating injuries have robbed him of potentially the peak years of his career.
Indeed, Tomiyasu made just one solitary appearance last season as a late substitute against Southampton back in October.
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It transpired that a player who spent most of his time at Arsenal at full-back had suffered a second serious knee ligament injury.
Tomiyasu's deal had been due to expire at the end of next season but the player and club have come to an agreement and he will leave immediately by mutual consent.
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