Last updated on July 5, 2025
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Partey’s contract ended on June 30, 2025, so he is now no longer with the club.
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Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal footballer, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to the Metropolitan Police in London.
He denies all the charges.
The charges are linked to three different women, and the incidents are said to have happened between 2021 and 2022.
Partey is 32 years old and will go to court at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
He was first arrested in July 2022, but his name was not shared at the time.
While the police were still investigating, Partey continued playing for Arsenal.
His lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, said:
“Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.
“Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further.”
Partey joined Arsenal in 2020 for £45 million. His contract ended on June 30, 2025, so he is now no longer with the club.
Last season, he played in 52 matches for Arsenal in all competitions.
Arsenal released a statement saying:
The player’s contract ended on June 30. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case.”
According to the police:
- Two rape charges involve one woman
- Three rape charges involve a second woman
- One sexual assault charge involves a third woman
The police started their investigation in February 2022 after someone reported a rape.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said:
