WATCH: Arsenal's Takuma Asano Gives Emotional Farewell Speech

Arsenal's newest recruit played his final game for Sanfrecce Hiroshima before linking up with his new teammates.

Takuma Asano played his final match in his native Japan as the game ended in a 2-2 draw. But the game will be remembered for Asano's emotional farewell speech to the Hiroshima faithfuls after the final whistle.

The promising youngster addressed the crowd who appeared visibly upset as he embarks on a venture in the Premier League with the Gunners.

Here's the footage of said emotional speech:

Topics: Arsenal

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