Thomas Partey is planned for a return to La Liga and joins Villarreal with a contract of two years after his departure from Arsenal as a free agent
The Ghanaian midfielder was largely attracted by the yellow submarine because of the prospect of playing European football, with Villarreal preparing for Champions League competition in the coming season.
For the 32-year-old, the move also marks a kind of return home, while he returns to Spain, the competition where he first made his name with Atletico Madrid.
The decision to sign at Villarreal was influenced by several factors. Partey has reportedly prioritized to stay competitive at the highest level, and wanted to maintain its shape and sharpness during an important world cup year.
Staying in a well -known competition not only offers him stability, but also keeps him in the spotlight for selection with the Ghanaian national team.
The availability of Pitey on a free transfer came after the negotiations on a contract extension with Arsenal were broken earlier this summer. Despite the interest of the London club to keep him, the two parties could not agree on conditions.
As a result, Parey ended his five-year-old Stint in North London, after he had made more than 100 performances for the club.
Despite the completion of his relocation, the sporting future of Parey is clouded by continuous legal issues. The midfielder is currently being investigated in the United Kingdom and is formally accused of five counts of rape and one count of sexual violence, in which three different women with incidents would have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
He will appear on August 5, 2025 at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Partey has denied all the charges and has collaborated with authorities during the entire process. Villarreal has not commented on his legal situation since the transfer news broke.
Special attention will be paid to how Villarreal manages both the challenges on the pitch and off-pitch challenges, because they bring in an experienced midfielder who is confronted with serious accusations outside the field.
For Pedey, the move offers the opportunity to restart his career in European football, while at the same time he prepares to defend himself in a controversial legal battle.
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