Arsenal cut Partey ties as Met Police charge him with five counts of rape

July 6 – Within 72 hours of Thomas Partey’s departure from Arsenal following the expiration of his contract, the Metropolitan Police confirmed charges against the midfielder on five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 32-year-old’s immediate footballing future now hangs in the balance.

Legal proceedings against Partey will commence with his appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. The charges stem from allegations made by three women relating to incidents allegedly occurring between 2021 and 2022.