Arsenal from Bologna in a deal worth an initial £17m.The 22-year-old Japan international has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners and will wear the No.18 shirt.Following Hector Bellerin's departure for Real Betis on a loan, Arsenal have moved quickly to replace the right-back.Mikel Arteta felt he needed to further strengthen his defence following their 5-0 mauling at Manchester City on Saturday.And the manager is delighted to have Tomiyasu at the Emirates Stadium as he arrives from Serie A on Transfer Deadline Day with minutes to spare until the window shut.Arteta said: “Takehiro is a strong defender with good experience in Serie A and at international level. "He’s a versatile defender with great defensive qualities, high technical.
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