The midfielder will reportedly sign a one-year contract with the option for a 12-month extension. The reception to Partey’s signing has been mixed among Villareal supporters. I highly recommend reading that article — it’s good, balanced journalism.

Villarreal have completed the signing of former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. Partey, 32, has signed a two year deal at the La Liga club, comprising of an initial one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Official confirmation of the move is expected imminently.

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges. The Ghanaian midfielder, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape against two women,