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Crystal Palace Sign Former Arsenal Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu

Crystal Palace Sign Former Arsenal Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu

Crystal Palace have signed former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after a successful trial period. The 27-year-old Japan international becomes Pierre Sage’s second summer signing after Óscar Mingueza. He can play at right-back, left-back or centre-back and will wear the No. 17 shirt. Tomiyasu spent four years at Arsenal before joining Ajax for the second half of last season. The 46-cap Japan international said he was excited to join Palace after the club’s recent trophy-winning run.

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prince

How do Palace fans see Tomiyasu fitting in: as a regular full-back, or as flexible cover across the back line?

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jesse

Has the club actually indicated whether he is expected to compete for a starting role or mainly add squad depth?

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femi

His ability to play right-back, left-back and centre-back gives Pierre Sage useful options after the Mingueza signing.

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kris

Versatility is valuable, but a successful trial alone does not guarantee he will immediately solve Palace's defensive needs.

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kunle

The sensible approach is to use him where injuries or matchups demand, then settle on his strongest position over time.

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