Thomas Partey Set to Leave Arsenal After Failing to Agree New Contract

Thomas Partey Set to Leave Arsenal After Failing to Agree New Contract

  • Ghana international Thomas Partey is reportedly on course to leave Arsenal at the end of June
  • The central midfielder joined the Gunners five years ago from Atletico Madrid in a £50 million transfer
  • The Gunners look set to secure £51m rated Real Sociedad midfielder, Martin Zubimendi, as a replacement

Thomas Partey is reportedly on his way out of Arsenal, with talks over a new contract reaching a "complete standstill."

The 32-year-old midfielder has reportedly made a final decision regarding his future as his current deal nears expiration.

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Thomas Partey is reportedly set to leave Arsenal after reaching a 'standstill' in talks. Photo: Crystal Pix
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According to ESPN, Partey is not expected to agree to new terms, with his contract set to expire at the end of June.

The report added that talks over a contract renewal have completely stalled, with Partey now expected to leave Arsenal on June 30.

Partey's Arsenal career

Partey made a £45 million switch from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal on deadline day in October 2020.

Since joining, the Ghanaian midfielder has featured in 167 matches for the Gunners, scoring nine goals.

Though injuries disrupted much of his 2023–24 season, he returned to play a key role in Arsenal’s run to the Champions League semi-finals.

Despite his impact, major silverware has eluded him, apart from helping Arsenal win the 2023 Community Shield on penalties against Manchester City.

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Thomas Partey in action during the Arsenal vs PSG semi-final UCL 2024/25 season. Photo: Crystal Mix.
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Thomas Partey says family happiness is key to future

Per Metro Sports, Partey says his family will be a decisive factor in deciding his future.

‘I think the first thing is where are you happy and where do you feel at home. At the end of the day you’ve been in football, you’ve been in different teams.
‘Then it’s about what is your next objective what do you want to achieve next. You still have to look at all this and at the end of the day we all have a family that needs money, this is our mind.

‘We are not getting younger. There are a lot of things where you have to look now with a family, where you want them to be happy. When you are young you just play anywhere.
‘I’m an Arsenal fan, I can’t decide anything and just have to leave it to my agent and the club. Me, I just want to enjoy football.’

Partey reflects on strong season amid uncertain future

Thomas Partey featured in all but three of Arsenal’s Premier League matches last season, contributing four goals and two assists.

His performances were key in the Gunners’ third straight second-place finish in the league, highlighting his value to Mikel Arteta’s side.

When asked if it was the best form of his career, the 32-year-old Ghanaian gave an honest reflection on his recent campaign.

‘I think they will say about the availability because I was available throughout the whole season so of course they will say that.'

‘Every moment, every year or every time in training there I feel I’ve been in my best because I can’t count how many games I was not giving all my best.
‘Sometimes it may go bad but every game I go all out and try to give my best. I feel happy in me, every year injury or no injury which is part of it I have given my best.’

Arteta wants Partey to stay

Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Arteta wants him to stay and recently said:

'In regards to Thomas, consistency-wise, it’s been his best season.
'I think the way he's played, performed, his availability has been exceptional and he's a really important player for us. Yeah (I want him to stay).’

Thomas Partey named in Squawka EPL TOTY

YEN.com.gh also previously reported on Thomas Partey's inclusion in Squawka's Premier League Team of the Season.

He was named alongside top-tier talents such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo.

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.