“Believing that we can move forward without fail,” Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu reveals his thoughts after returning to action for the first time in 484 days. “In order to repay the kindness I received…”

484 days — that’s how long a soccer player disappeared from the pitch. Repeated injuries, re-surgeries, contract cancellations, and an unstable position as an independent. Still, Takehiro Tomiyasu did not give up. After joining Ajax, he finally returned to the pitch in an official match after careful adjustment. In this video (article), we delve into the background leading up to his return to combat after 484 days, the determination contained in his words, and the impact it will have on his future career from various angles. This is not just “news of his return.” This is a story that questions the rigors of professional soccer and the value of continuing. #Takehiro Tomiyasu #After 484 days #Return #Ajax #Japan National Team #Soccer #Long term absence #Recovery from injury #Eredivisie