Japan international Takuma Asano was signed for Arsenal during Arsene Wenger's time as manager but never made an appearance.
Just 21 years old at the time, Asano was signed with a promising reputation but his career at the Emirates Stadium didn't exactly go to plan. Speaking about the signing after missing out on a move for Leicester star Jamie Vardy, Arsene Wenger said: "Takuma is a talented young striker and very much one for the future."
The Japanese forward was not granted a work permit resulting in him heading to Germany to play for Hannover and Stuttgart on-loan. Three years after joining the Gunners, Asano left for Partizan Belgrade on a permanent deal and, now 28 years old, he is back in the Bundesliga with Bochum.
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football.london takes a look at the best reactions on social media as Asano stuns Germany with his late goal.
@kapalekotakau tweeted: "Takuma Asano. Wenger must be proud."
Arsenal reporter for The Athletic @ArtdeRoche posted: "ASANO!! Arsene Wenger's done it again."
Japan have stunned Germany to come from 1-0 down, scoring twice in the second half to win 2-1 against Hansi Flick's side. Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu came on at half-time after starting the match as a substitute and has performed brilliantly in defence to keep the Germany attack out.
Ritsu Doan equalised for the Samurai Blue in the 75th minute before Asano scored a brilliant winning solo-goal to put Japan ahead in the 83rd minute. The 28-year-old's goal sent Arsenal fans wild on social media referencing back to when the Japan international was signed at the Emirates Stadium under Gunners legend Arsene Wenger.
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