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Takehiro Tomiyasu transfer negotiations

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In late July 2026, Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu became a free agent after his contract with Ajax expired. On 24 July, ~~Italian~~ Serie A ~~club~~ side Torino FC announced formal talks with his agent, positioning themselves as the leading suitor ~~following Venezia’s withdrawal.~~ after Venezia withdrew. The club highlighted Tomiyasu’s desire to return to the Premier League, though Torino was the immediate focus. Four days later, on 28 July, reports indicated that Tomiyasu joined Crystal Palace’s pre‑season training in England. The Premier League side, under new manager Pierre Sarrugia, invited the defender to a training camp and was scouting him as part of a squad rebuild, making ~~Crystal~~ Palace the leading candidate pending a contract offer. ~~Both reports reflect~~ Later on 28 July, Tomiyasu was spotted training in Como with Palace’s pre‑season squad, taking part in the ~~evolving interest~~ Como Cup against RC Lens and Famalicão. Sources say a basic agreement is close and contract details are being finalised. If signed, he would reunite with fellow Japanese international Daichi Kamada at Palace. Japanese and Korean media noted the move’s impact on the representation of ~~European clubs~~ East Asian players in the Premier League. Palace, which finished 15th last season and won the UEFA Conference League, view Tomiyasu as ~~Tomiyasu’s next destination is decided.~~ a versatile defensive reinforcement.

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