Will the first Japanese player member of Barcelona be born?
Spanish media outlet "Pichajes" reported on the 28th that "Barcelona hurriedly sent scouts to London, England, to check on Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu (27). Barcelona aims to strengthen their right-back position. The final candidate that stood out there is Tomiyasu. He is capable of playing as a center-back and as a left and right full-back."
Head coach Hansi Flick highly appreciates Tomiyasu's ability to play in multiple positions. "Pichajes" noted, "Barcelona's technical staff likes Tomiyasu. However, Tomiyasu has consistently had physical problems. Since transferring to Arsenal in 2021, he has never completed a full season. He has repeatedly been sidelined and returned due to injuries."
Tomiyasu has also been injured before the start of this season. He returned in October but was injured again. He was injured again just 6 minutes into his appearance in February.
"Soccer Digest" is paying attention to whether the first Japanese player will emerge at Barcelona. Tomiyasu's contract with Arsenal runs until 2026. Because Arsenal does not want to let Tomiyasu go on a free transfer, they may transfer him before then, expressing hope for a Japanese player to wear the Barcelona jersey.
Among Korean players, Lee Seung-woo, Baek Seung-ho, and Jang Kyul-hee played with the Barcelona youth team but were blocked from advancing to the senior A team due to FIFA sanctions, etc.
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