Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape, British police mentioned Friday (July 4, 2025).
Partey has additionally been charged on one depend of sexual assault, with the alleged offenses happening between 2021-22.
Partey’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire informed Britain’s Press Association that he “denies all the charges against him,” including: “He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.”
The 32-year-old Partey is a free agent after his Arsenal contract expired on the finish of final season. He joined the Premier League membership in 2020 for 45.3 million kilos ($61.8 million) from Spanish group Atletico Madrid. Police mentioned the investigation was opened in February 2022 when it first obtained a report of rape. The five rape costs relate to 2 totally different girls. The sexual assault cost pertains to a 3rd lady. “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward,” Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police mentioned.
Partey is because of seem at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, Aug. 5 police mentioned.
