Sint-Truiden announced on 8 July that Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu’s transfer to Serie A side Bologna has been finalised.

Despite interests from Bundesliga and Serie A sides, Tomiyasu eventually decided on Bologna as his next destination.

According to local newspaper Corriere di Bologna, the 20-year-old signed a five-year contract until 30 June 2024. Reporter Gianluca Di Marzio added on his website that the transfer fee has been settled at 8 million euros.

Tomiyasu, who is expected to be a key player in next year’s Tokyo Olympics, becomes the 11th Japanese footballer to play in the Serie A.

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Source: Yahoo

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