Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal and Ghana midfielder has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Crown Prosecution Service, following a Metropolitan Police investigation spanning from 2021 to 2022. The 32 year old denies all allegations, stating through his lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, that he “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name” and has “fully cooperated” throughout the three‑year inquiry.
Partey, who transferred from Atlético Madrid to Arsenal in 2020 for around £45 million, left the club on 30 June 2025, coinciding with the public release of the charges. He is now a free agent and is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 5 August 2025.
The allegations involve three women, two counts relate to one woman, three to another, and a separate count of sexual assault concerning a third. Initial reports emerged in July 2022, though Partey was not publicly named at that time and continued to feature regularly for Arsenal throughout the investigation.
Arsenal have declined to comment beyond acknowledging that his contract expired, citing ongoing legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police emphasize their support for the complainants and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Partey, who earned 53 caps for Ghana and was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent back‑to‑back Premier League title bids and Champions League runs, now faces a significant legal battle that threatens to overshadow his otherwise decorated career.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that charges were brought only after a “careful review of a comprehensive file of evidence”. Legal observers note that this case raises critical questions about the handling of players under investigation, as Partey continued playing while under police scrutiny.
With sentencing and trial timelines yet to be established, the football world now turns its attention to the court proceedings in August and the broader implications for transparency and accountability within the sport.
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