After Thomas Partey was charged with five charges of rape and one count of sexual assault, Arsenal released a statement. The Ghanaian is now a free agent after his contract expired five days ago.
After five years with the Gunners, Partey was reportedly taken into custody in July 2022. The Premier League team was “aware of the ongoing investigation for three years,” according to the Telegraph.
The 32-year-old was charged after three different women made accusations against him, and he is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 5. Throughout the probe, he has been a consistent presence at the Emirates, making 52 appearances in all competitions last season.
Arsenal Addresses Partey’s Allegations
“Unable to comment” is how the Premier League team puts it.
A statement from Arsenal regarding the incident and their stance has been posted by BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel:
“On June 30, the player’s contract expired. The club is unable to comment on the case due to current legal actions.
The player’s ability to continue working while the investigation was underway, according to Dino Nocivelli, a lawyer who represents survivors of sexual abuse, sent the incorrect message. He maintained that he ought to have been placed on suspension until the case was resolved.
Partey paid £45 million to join Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2020, and he. has been a member of the first squad ever since. A few days before he was charged, his contract was let to expire, despite the fact that he was in negotiations for an extension
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