US EditionVillarreal Sign Former Arsenal Midfielder Partey
VALENCIAN COMMUNITY, SPAIN, AUG 7 – Villarreal signed Thomas Partey to a two-year deal despite his pending UK rape and sexual assault charges; the club emphasizes presumption of innocence amid fan backlash.
- Villarreal have signed former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey on a free transfer after his contract expired.
- Partey, 32, is facing rape and sexual assault charges in England relating to alleged incidents between 2021 and 2022.
- Villarreal said Partey 'vehemently defends his innocence' and respects his 'presumption of innocence' while awaiting court verdict.
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Soccer player Thomas Partey, bailed on rape charges, signs for Spanish club Villarreal
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer club Villarreal announced the signing of Thomas Partey on Thursday, weeks after the midfielder was charged in England with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Partey was charged with two counts of rape of one woman, three counts of rape regarding a second woman, and one count of sexual assault of a third, the Metropolitan Police said last month. The alleged assaults are reported to ha…
Thomas Partey, who passed through Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, is prosecuted for rape and sexual assault, alleged acts that occurred in 2021 and 2022. As he claims his innocence and awaits his trial, his new club, Villareal defends the presumption of innocence but triggers a lively controversy among his supporters.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey is moving to Spain after his contract with Arsenal expires, but his arrival is marked by serious accusations and a stormy response from the club's fans.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey joins Villarreal despite his legal troubles
Granted conditionnal bail two days ago, Partey joins the Spanish club Villareal. Partey was charged with five counts of rape against two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. He denies the charges.
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