{
  "id": 299828,
  "title": "Ex-Arsenal favourite seals Premier League return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/ex-arsenal-favourite-seals-premier-league-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T08:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-arsenal-favourite-seals-premier-080500950.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crystal Palace has secured the signing of former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, bringing the versatile Japan international back to the Premier League following months of uncertainty over his future. The 27-year-old ended his four-year stint at Emirates Stadium in July 2025, mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with the Gunners despite a year remaining on his deal. Tomiyasu's departure from Arsenal marked the end of a promising but injury-plagued four-year spell, during which he made 84 appearances in all competitions and was a dependable right-back, left-back, and centre-back for the north London club. Initially, Ajax seemed to offer Tomiyasu a fresh start, but recurring injuries again derailed his progress. After a successful trial, Crystal Palace signed him, with the club chairman Steve Parish expressing delight at the acquisition of a player of Tomiyasu's caliber. The defender, speaking after the move, expressed excitement about joining a club currently enjoying great success, having won three titles in two seasons.",
  "summary": "Crystal Palace have moved for the versatile Japan international, ending months of uncertainty over his future.Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty ImagesCrystal Palace have completed the signing of for...",
  "key_points": [
    "Crystal Palace signs former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.",
    "27-year-old Japan international ends Arsenal contract early.",
    "Tomiyasu expresses excitement about joining successful Crystal Palace."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Barcelona weigh up move for Premier League star after Araujo exit; La Liga defender another option",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/barcelona-weigh-up-move-for-premier-league-star-after-araujo-exit-la",
        "published": "2026-08-08T07:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}