Arsenal’s Japanese defender, who made the switch from Bologna in 2021, has solidified his commitment to the Gunners by extending his contract until 2026, with an option to prolong his stay until 2027. At 25 years old, he has rapidly become an integral component of Mikel Arteta’s squad, contributing to Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title. His versatility has been on display across 73 appearances in various competitions. This season, he has taken to the field 20 times and notably scored his first goal for Arsenal in a resounding 5-0 victory over Sheffield United last October.
Following in the footsteps of Ben White, who recently renewed his contract, Tomiyasu’s decision to stay put is part of a trend of key players, including Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, committing their futures to the club with long-term agreements earlier in the season. This series of contract renewals underscores Arsenal’s strategy to build a stable and competitive core for the coming years.
“I’m so happy to extend my contract because Arsenal is one of the best clubs in the world,” Tomiyasu told Arsenal. “And it’s a dream to play for this club, so I’m happy.
“We improved a lot, because when I joined Arsenal, we were not playing in European competitions. But now we are playing in the Champions League and we are in the title race. We improved a lot.
“Hopefully, I got better than before. But you know, I’m still learning a lot of things from Mikel, from my team-mates. I still have capacity to improve. So I will try to be a better player and also a better person as well.”
Manager Mikel Arteta said: “We are so pleased to have Tomi commit his future with us. Together with his natural ability and strength, Tomi’s attitude, mentality and values are first class. Tomi is loved by everyone and has been an integral part of the squad since joining us.
“The way he trains, with his desire and determination to be the best version of himself every day, is admirable. We look forward to continue working with Tomi in the future years.”
Sporting Director Edu added: “We are very excited to have Tomi with us for more years to come. He has huge qualities both on and off the pitch, and offers so much strength and versatility to our squad.
“Tomi is a top professional and it’s great that he’ll continue to play an important role in the coming years, as we work towards achieving our goals.”
The Japanese defender has developed a strong connection with Arsenal fans and is now excited to battle for the Premier League and Champions League in the coming months.