Sports News of Friday, 2 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars midfielder Thomas Partey had a turbulent year in 2025 as he faced major challenges ranging from his club career to being charged with rape. This GhanaWeb article details what could be termed the woes of Thomas Partey in 2025. Partey leaves ArsenalThomas Partey officially left Arsenal on July 1, 2025, after his contract expired, bringing an end to his five-year spell at the Emirates, following his £45 million move from Atlético Madrid in September 2020. In the 2023/2024 season, Partey played 30 matches for Arsenal across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Thomas Partey granted bail on rape chargesRape ChargesShortly after leaving Arsenal, the midifelcer was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Source: GhanaWeb January 02, 2026 08:31 UTC