Thomas Partey Nears Villarreal Move
According to Ghanaian local media, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly negotiating a deal to Villarreal CF in Spain. The agreement goes forward even though the 31-year-old is still being prosecuted in the UK for alleged rape.
Partey’s five-year stay at Arsenal may come to an end soon as he agreed to personal terms with the La Liga team. He had been tried to be retained by the North London club, but talks broke down. After 104 games for the Gunners, his departure represents a major change.
The former Atlético Madrid player remains embroiled in a legal case, with a court appearance scheduled at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. The charges, unrelated to football, cast uncertainty over his immediate sporting future. Villarreal has not publicly commented on the transfer or legal matters.
