🚨 It’s Over: Thomas Partey to Leave Arsenal as Contract Talks End.

🚨 It’s Over: Thomas Partey to Leave Arsenal as Contract Talks End.

Arsenal have made the decision not to renew Thomas Partey’s contract, marking the end of a four-year stint in North London for the Ghanaian midfielder. Signed from Atlético Madrid in 2020 for £45 million, Partey’s time at the Emirates has been a mixture of brilliance and frustration, with injuries often limiting his influence during key moments of the campaign.

Now 32, Partey will be available as a free agent this summer, and some of Europe’s biggest clubs are already circling. According to sources close to the player, FC Barcelona are currently leading the race for his signature, with Xavi reportedly a long-time admirer of Partey’s physical presence and composure in midfield.

Juventus and Galatasaray have also shown interest, with Saudi clubs not far behind, keen to tempt the midfielder with lucrative offers. However, Partey is believed to favour staying in Europe’s top five leagues, with a desire to compete in the UEFA Champions League still driving his ambitions.

Mikel Arteta’s decision not to extend Partey’s deal is understood to be a combination of tactical evolution and financial prudence. With Declan Rice and Jorginho now central to Arsenal’s midfield setup—and younger talents like Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz playing pivotal roles—Partey’s role had become increasingly limited.

Despite his injury woes, Partey’s experience and pedigree make him a highly valuable addition for any top club. Arsenal fans will no doubt reflect on his spell with mixed emotions: moments of dominance, flashes of world-class quality, but ultimately a sense of what might have been.

As the transfer window heats up, all eyes will be on where Partey lands next. One thing is clear—his time in red and white is over.