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Takehiro Tomiyasu joins Crystal Palace

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After his Ajax contract expired in late July 2026, Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu became a free agent. Following a trial during Crystal Palace's pre-season camp in Como, the club confirmed on 5 August 2026 that the 27-year-old had signed an undisclosed-length contract. Tomiyasu, who previously played for Arsenal and Ajax, was assigned the number 17 shirt. This move reunited him with fellow Japanese international Daichi ~~Kamata~~ Kamada (number 18), marking the first time two Japanese players have been on the same Premier League team. Manager Pierre Sage indicated intentions to utilize Tomiyasu primarily as a center-back rather than in his previous full-back roles. On 7 August 2026, Tomiyasu made his debut for the club, playing 45 minutes in a pre-season friendly against Fulham. Following the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season on 21 August, Tomiyasu made his competitive debut as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat against Everton. On 28 August 2026, Tomiyasu and ~~Kamata~~ Kamada both started in a 1-4 Premier League defeat against Manchester City. Playing as a left center-back, Tomiyasu received positive feedback for his defensive performance but was forced to leave the pitch due to injury in the 64th minute. Following the match, Pierre Sage expressed frustration regarding tactical errors and the team's drop in energy following substitutions. The club also confirmed that forward Jean-Philippe Mateta will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a muscle injury. On 5 September 2026, Crystal Palace secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Fulham. Daichi ~~Kamata,~~ Kamada, playing in a right attacking midfield role, assisted Ben Chilwell's winning goal and received high ratings for his movement, though a first-half volley of his was disallowed by VAR for offside. Takehiro Tomiyasu was included in the matchday squad but remained on the bench.

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