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Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Poised for Exit as Contract Talks Stall
Thomas Partey is reportedly nearing a departure from Arsenal, with negotiations for a new contract reaching an impasse. The midfielder, a key player for the Gunners since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2020, may be seeking a new chapter in his career as his current deal approaches its expiration.
Contract Negotiations Reach Impasse
ESPN reports that discussions concerning a contract extension for Partey have stalled, making his exit at the end of June increasingly likely. No agreement is anticipated at this stage.
Partey’s Arsenal Journey
- Joined Arsenal in October 2020 for £45million from Atletico Madrid.
- The Ghana international has played 167 times for the Gunners, scoring nine goals.
- Instrumental in Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final run last season.
Key Moments and Contributions
During his tenure in North London, Partey participated in the 2023 Community Shield victory over Manchester City, clinched via penalties.
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Potential Replacement Incoming
The Gunners are reportedly close to securing a £51 million deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, earmarked as a potential replacement for Partey.
Partey’s Considerations for the Future
Partey has indicated that family considerations will heavily influence his decision regarding his future.
He stated:
‘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.’
Reflecting on Performance
Impactful Season
Partey featured prominently in Arsenal’s Premier League campaign last season, contributing four goals and two assists, while the team secured second place.
Personal Assessment
When reflecting on his form, he noted, ‘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’s Stance on Partey
Mikel Arteta has expressed his desire to retain Partey, acknowledging his importance to the team.
Arteta stated recently, ‘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).’