Overview
- The signing was completed Friday and was announced by Crystal Palace as the club moved to replace centre-back Maxence Lacroix after his exit to Chelsea.
- Tomiyasu is a 27-year-old Japan international who made 84 appearances for Arsenal between 2021 and 2025 before leaving by mutual consent after prolonged knee problems.
- He rebuilt match fitness with a short-term spell at Ajax, represented Japan at the 2026 World Cup, and earned a Palace contract after a pre-season trial.
- The club has not disclosed the length of Tomiyasu’s deal, and media reports say he could be available to make his competitive debut against Everton on August 22.
- Palace’s low-cost move fits a wider approach this summer of signing experienced free agents such as Oscar Mingueza to meet UEFA squad cost ratio limits while preparing for European matches.