Departure Confirmed: Arsenal will let Partey leave when his contract expires on Monday, June 30, 2025, after both parties failed to agree on an extension—he reportedly wanted a wage increase that Arsenal wouldn’t match .

Departure Confirmed: Arsenal will let Partey leave when his contract expires on Monday, June 30, 2025, after both parties failed to agree on an extension—he reportedly wanted a wage increase that Arsenal wouldn’t match .

 

Career at Arsenal: Since joining from Atlético in 2020 for around £45m, Partey made 167 appearances, netting nine goals and seven assists . In the 2024–25 season alone he played 52 games with seven goal contributions .

 

Next Moves: Partey is now a free agent and is reportedly weighing interest from Barcelona, Turkish clubs, and Saudi Arabia. He’s taking his time before deciding .

 

 

 

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🔄 Arsenal’s Midfield Rebuild

 

With Partey (and Jorginho) exiting, Arsenal are bringing in replacements:

 

Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Real Sociedad’s midfielder, reportedly paying slightly above his €60 million release clause to wrap things up in July .

 

Christian Nørgaard: The Gunners have agreed a £10–13 million deal (plus add-ons) with Brentford’s captain. A pragmatic, Premier League-tested option seen as a cost-effective supplement to Zubimendi .

 

Potential Young Talent: Arsenal are also monitoring Sevilla’s Lucien Agoume (23), likened to a younger Kanté as they look to the future .

 

 

 

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⚽ Other Summer Developments

 

Goalkeeper Boost: Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join as a backup to David Raya after Arsenal triggered his £5 million release clause .

 

Striker Targeting: Arsenal are eyeing reinforcement up front, keeping close tabs on strikers like Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyökeres, and Hugo Ekitike .

 

 

 

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⚠️ Commentary & Analysis

 

Mixed Reactions: Some pundits question the wisdom of replacing Partey with Nørgaard—Gabby Agbonlahor described the decision as “very odd,” arguing Arsenal could have simply matched Partey’s demands .

 

Strategic Shift: Others see the departure as a prudent pivot toward younger, more durable midfielders, aligning with Arsenal’s long-term vision under Arteta.

 

 

 

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✅ Summary

 

Final Phase: Partey’s exit is confirmed upon contract expiry on June 30, 2025.

 

Midfield Refresh: High-value signing Zubimendi, plus Premier League-hardened Nørgaard, indicate a clear shift.

 

Backups & Builds: Kepa boosts goalkeeping options; striker targets may follow.

 

Wider View: Arsenal are resetting the spine of the team — opting for youth, depth, and financial prudence.

 

 

Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of any of the new signings or links to o

fficial sources once announcements go live!

 

 

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