Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly poised to depart Arsenal this summer, as discussions regarding a new contract have reached a “complete standstill.”
ESPN indicates that Partey, whose contract concludes at the end of June, is unlikely to finalize an agreement.
Partey transferred to Arsenal for £45million from Atletico Madrid on the transfer deadline day in October 2020.
The Ghanaian star has featured in 167 matches for the Gunners, scoring nine goals during his tenure.
Partey missed significant portions of the 2023-24 season due to injury but emerged as a key player for Mikel Arteta last season, contributing to their Champions League semi-final run.
His time in north London has yielded only a Community Shield title.
Arsenal are reportedly close to finalizing a £51million transfer for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, viewed as a potential replacement for Partey.
Partey has stated that his family will play a crucial role in determining his next move.
“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.”
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