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Villarreal Signs Thomas Partey Amid Rape Charges

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Aug 7, 2025 — 1 min read

Villarreal, a Spanish soccer club, has signed Thomas Partey despite the midfielder being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in England. Partey denies all charges and has been granted bail, with the next court appearance scheduled for September 2. The club has stated that they respect the presumption of innocence and will await the outcome of the judicial process. Partey's signing has sparked controversy among fans, with some denouncing the move and others embracing the signing of the experienced midfielder.

Key Takeaways:

Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in England.
Partey denies all charges and has been granted bail.
Villarreal has signed Partey despite the charges, stating that they respect the presumption of innocence.
Partey's signing has sparked controversy among fans, with some denouncing the move and others embracing it.
Partey has played for Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and is joining Villarreal for the new La Liga season.
Partey made 130 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, winning the FA Community Shield in 2023.
Villarreal qualified for the Champions League last season, which may be a contributing factor to Partey's signing.
The club's fan group, "L'Os Groc", has expressed support for the signing, citing Partey's experience and potential influence on the pitch.
Villarreal has stated that they condemn any act of violence, including gender-based violence and discrimination.

Statistics:

130: The number of Premier League appearances made by Thomas Partey for Arsenal.
2020: The year Partey joined Arsenal.
2023: The year Partey won the FA Community Shield with Arsenal.
5: The number of counts of rape Thomas Partey has been charged with, in addition to one count of sexual assault.
2021 and 2022: The reported years in which the alleged assaults took place, according to police.

Sources:

CNN Sports
The Metropolitan Police
Villarreal FC
Borja Jiménez, president of the "L'Os Groc" fan group

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