Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder, is set to leave Arsenal after the club failed to agree on a new contract. With his current deal expiring on June 30, Partey will depart the club as a free agent, bringing an end to his time at the Emirates Stadium.
Contract Talks Stall
Arsenal had been in talks with Partey over a new contract since April, but negotiations have stalled. Despite Mikel Arteta’s public desire to keep the 32-year-old, the club has decided to walk away from the negotiating table. Partey has been with Arsenal since 2020, when he arrived from Atletico Madrid for £45m, and has made 167 appearances across all competitions.
New Signings on the Horizon
The void left by Partey’s departure is expected to be filled by Martin Zubimendi, who is joining Arsenal from Real Sociedad in a £51million transfer. The Gunners have also bid £9.3m for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard, following Jorginho’s departure to Flamengo.
Partey’s Future
Partey has been linked with moves to Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, and has been offered a big-money contract in the Saudi Pro League. His decision to leave Arsenal comes after being free to speak to foreign clubs since January.
Arteta’s Intentions
In April, Arteta expressed his desire to keep Partey, saying, “The intention is very clear. I’ll leave that to Andrea and the club to take a step forward.” However, the club’s decision to walk away from contract talks suggests that they are confident in their new signings.
Transfer Window Updates
Arsenal are still looking to sign a centre-forward, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres on their radar. They are also eyeing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo to bolster their wide positions.
Conclusion
Thomas Partey’s departure from Arsenal marks the end of an era for the Ghanaian midfielder. As the club looks to rebuild and strengthen their squad, fans will be watching with interest to see how the new signings will perform.
Source: Africa Publicity
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