According to athletic journalist David Ornstein, Thomas Party officially leaves Arsenal when tomorrow’s contract expires, and the decision will be finalized after the club and players fail to reach an agreement on a new deal.
An official announcement from Arsenal is expected in the coming days, and will put an end to the five-year spell of Ghanaian midfielder in North London.
Partey, 32, arrived in the hopes of adding physical strength and strength to the midfield after the club revitalised a £45 million release clause when he joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020.
During his time at Emirates, Part played a key role in helping the Gunners move into a Premier League title contender, splitting plays, moving the ball forward, and showing off their ability to direct tempo in the midfield.
Arsenal star Thomas Party is leaving the club
However, his part time at Arsenal is hampered by frequent injuries, which prevents him from maintaining a consistent form throughout the season.
The former Atletico Madrid midfielder is now permitted to leave the club as the club has agreed to a contract signed by Martin Zubimendi and Brentford’s Christian Norgaard.
Despite debates over a potential contract extension, the parties were unable to find mutual agreement and Arsenal was about to refresh the midfield.
The departure of the part marked the end of the era, and the Ghanaians were a key part of Arsenal’s revival under Arteta, helping the club secured Champions League qualification and won the Premier League title in recent seasons.
Partey has several worshippers in Europe and the Middle East
It is expected that interest in the part will be high as clubs in Saudi Arabia, Italy and Turkish are monitoring his situation, as well as potential interest from European clubs looking for experienced midfielders on free transfers.
For Arsenal, Partey’s departure opens valuable team spots, frees wages, and allows the club to push for summer recruitment plans, adding even more depth and quality to the midfield.
Arsenal has “inquiries” for 25-g/star, but the other five rival clubs are enthusiastic.