Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been officially charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to the Metropolitan Police. The charges relate to alleged incidents involving three different women, occurring between 2021 and 2022.
The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who departed Arsenal earlier this month, is scheduled to appear in court in early August.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a thorough investigation had been conducted, culminating in formal charges being filed. While details of the cases remain under legal restriction, the news has sent shockwaves through the football community.
Neither Partey nor his legal representatives have issued a public statement as of the time of reporting.
This development comes shortly after Partey’s Arsenal exit, and it casts a shadow over the next phase of his career. The footballer had joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020 and made over 100 appearances for the Gunners.
