Ghana and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court, London. The alleged offences involve two women and a third accuser, said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022 while he was an Arsenal player.

Key Points

- Partey confirmed his identity and entered not guilty pleas in court.

- He was charged in July 2025, shortly after leaving Arsenal at the end of his contract.

- In August, he signed with Villarreal and recently featured in their Champions League match against Tottenham.

- Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for £45 million, playing 167 games and scoring nine goals.

- Arsenal has declined to comment on the case, citing ongoing legal proceedings.\r\n