ARSENAL signing Takehiro Tomiyasu took part in his first training session for his new club.
Tomiyasu joined the Gunners on transfer deadline day last month following a last-gasp £20million deal with Bologna.
The defender had been on the north Londoners’ wish list throughout the entire summer and could make his debut on Saturday against Norwich.
Mikel Arteta‘s squad will host the Canaries at the Emirates following a disastrous start to the season that has seen them losing all three Premier League matches, while conceding nine goals without scoring once.
And Arteta will hope the Japan international will add some much needed confidence at the back.
The 22-year-old joined his new team-mates for the first time at London Colney earlier today following the international break.
That raises the fans’ hopes of seeing the Japanese ace playing a part against Daniel Farke’s fellow strugglers in the weekend.
Arsenal shared a video of Tomiyasu taking part in training for the first time and posted it on Twitter.
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First session
Watch as Tomiyasu links up with his new teammates for the first time at London Colney ahead of #ARSNOR
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 10, 2021
It is expected that the ex-Sint-Truiden star will become Arteta’s new right-back after Hector Bellerin was loaned out to Real Betis.
The Arsenal manager previously 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 ability and composure on the ball.
“He will be an important member of our squad.”
