The 25-year-old is effectively under contract until 2026 thanks to a 12-month extension clause which could be activated at the end of next season. All the same, it looks like Mikel Arteta is keen to reward the Japan international for his impressive form.
Tomiyasu joined from Bologna in 2021 as a bit of an unknown quantity (completely unknown if you worked as a Sky Sports reporter) but he immediately won supporters over with his diligent performances. While injuries curtailed his involvement in the last two campaigns, when fit, there’s no doubt he’s a fine player.
As Mikel Arteta mentioned in September, the Japan international’s versatility makes him particularly useful.
“I always said that I’m really confident that the moment Tomi has consistency, he’s going to be a tremendous asset for us. He already is,” said the Spaniard.
“He can play in any position in the backline, any formation in the backline, we don’t have another player like him.
“At defending, he’s probably one of the best that I’ve seen in many situations. His concepts, his principles, the way he applies that, the way he goes into duels…now he needs a run of games so that physically he’s at his best.”
Tomi has had that run in recent weeks, featuring in both full-backs as part of the meanest defence in the Premier League.
His performances haven’t gone unnoticed with rumours circulating recently that Bayern Munich have been keeping tabs on the player. A new deal at Arsenal should nip those in the bud.
As far as we’re aware, the Gunners are also trying to persuade Ben White to pen new terms at the Emirates.
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