Arsenal have confirmed Takehiro Tomiyasu will be out for most of 2025 following knee surgery on an issue which has plagued him since the start of 2024/25.

Tomiyasu first had surgery on the knee complaint last August but was restricted to a single Premier League appearance after recovery, and has now gone under the knife again - ruling him out for the rest of this season and beyond.

A statement from the Gunners said: "Takehiro Tomiyasu has undergone a successful surgery on the right knee issue which he first sustained in pre-season.

"Despite an initial surgical procedure in August, followed by a return to full training, and featuring as a substitute in our home Premier League match against Southampton in October, Tomi continued to have issues with his knee, resulting in a further corrective surgical procedure.

"Tomi will now begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, which is expected to be completed towards the end of this year.

"Everyone at the club is fully focused on supporting Tomi to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.
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Tomiyasu took to social media on Tuesday to post his first post-surgery photo, and said the situation had been the "toughest period" of his career.

"I’ve had a surgery on my knee few days ago and I’ve already started my rehab to do what I love the most again," he wrote on Instagram.

"It has been the toughest period in my career for sure and it carries on a bit more but I won’t give up.

"Thank you for your support and see you again."