Villarreal CF have reached an settlement to signal Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey from Arsenal on a one-year contract, with the likelihood to run for one more 12 months.
The 32-year-old will be a part of the Yellow Submarine on an preliminary 12-month deal, with choices for the membership to increase his keep past the 2025-26 season ought to he meet efficiency standards below head coach Marcelino Garcia.
Partey turns into Villarreal’s newest signing as they put together for his or her return to the Champions League following final season’s fifth-place La Liga end.
The previous Atletico Madrid star will present expertise and depth in central midfield, addressing a key space of concern for Garcia’s squad.
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Partey’s numbers at Arsenal
The Ghanaian worldwide loved his most productive season at Arsenal final time period, making 51 appearances throughout all competitions and taking part in a vital position within the Gunners’ run to the Champions League semi-finals, which was their first since 2009.
Since becoming a member of Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, Partey made 130 appearances and scored 9 targets. His departure as a free agent from the Emirates Stadium was confirmed earlier this summer time as a part of Arsenal’s squad restructuring.
The signing represents a return to Spanish soccer for Partey, who spent seven years with Atletico Madrid earlier than his Premier League transfer. He shall be hoping to recapture the shape that made him considered one of La Liga’s most sought-after midfielders.
Partey is anticipated to be unveiled as a Villarreal participant pending the completion of his medical and remaining contract formalities.
As a part of the continuing authorized proceedings after being charged with rape, the Black Stars participant is scheduled to seem on the Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket on Tuesday.
