Hector Bellerin has left Arsenal and signed for Real Betis on loan (Isabel Infantes/PA)Arsenal have completed the signing of Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna and let long-serving defender Hector Bellerin depart on loan to Real Betis during a busy end to transfer deadline day. Japan international Tomiyasu, who can play both right-back and centre-back, has signed a “long-term” contract at the Emirates Stadium after making 63 appearances for the Serie A side during the last two seasons. Manager Mikel Arteta told the official club website: “Takehiro is a strong defender with good experience in Serie A and at international level. We look forward to Takehiro joining up with us when he returns from international duty.”Technical director Edu said: “We’re delighted to have signed Takehiro. He is an important addition to our squad.”With Tomiyasu being brought in, fellow right-back Bellerin has been allowed to return to Spain.

Source: Irish Independent August 31, 2021 22:30 UTC