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Thomas Partey Poised to Join Villarreal Amidst Rape Allegations

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Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder, is on the cusp of joining Villarreal on a free transfer despite being charged with rape and sexual assault. Partey is set to appear in court on Tuesday after being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2022. The 32-year-old has denied all charges and has completed his medical with Villarreal. The Spanish club has offered Partey a one-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months, a move that has sparked opposition from some Villarreal supporters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thomas Partey is set to join Villarreal on a free transfer despite being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
  • Partey is due to appear in court on Tuesday to face the charges, which he has denied.
  • The 32-year-old had been the subject of an investigation that began in February 2022, relating to allegations from three women.
  • Partey completed his medical with Villarreal and has agreed a one-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months.
  • The opportunity to play in the Champions League next season was a motivating factor in Partey's decision to join Villarreal.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had been keen for Partey to stay at the club, but he ultimately left after failing to agree a new deal.

Statistics:

  • Partey is 32 years old.
  • He has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
  • The investigation into Partey began in February 2022.
  • Partey played for Arsenal after first being arrested on suspicion of rape in July 2022.
  • He has agreed a one-year contract with Villarreal, with an option to extend by 12 months.

Sources:

  • The former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is poised to join Villarreal on a controversial free transfer this week. (Source: The Guardian, no date provided)
  • Partey is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday after being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault last month (Source: The Guardian, no date provided)
  • He has denied all the charges (Source: The Guardian, no date provided)
  • Partey is understood to have completed his medical at Villarreal having settled on personal terms for a move back to Spain (Source: The Sun, no date provided)
  • The opportunity to play in the Champions League next season is thought to have been a motivating factor in the 32-year-old's decision (Source: The Guardian, no date provided)
  • Partey is also understood to have had offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey (Source: The Sun, no date provided)

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