Thomas Partey’s Court Hearing Adjourned Without Explanation

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Thomas Partey’s court hearing on rape charges has been adjourned to September 17, 2025. The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently signed for Spanish side Villarreal after leaving Arsenal, faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women. The alleged incidents occurred between 2021 and 2022 during his time at Arsenal.

Partey denies all charges and has been granted bail on the condition that he does not contact any of the complainants. He is expected to feature for Ghana in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad on September 4 and Mali on September 8.

The midfielder’s transfer to Villarreal drew heavy criticism due to his ongoing case, with some fans launching a petition opposing his signing. Despite this, Villarreal president Fernando Roig defended the decision, emphasizing the importance of upholding the presumption of innocence. “The player is currently undergoing legal proceedings. He maintains his innocence and denies the charges against him. At this moment, Partey is as innocent as the rest of us here. A fundamental right like this must be respected,” Roig said.

Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in October 2020 for a reported fee of £45 million and made 167 appearances, scoring 9 goals. He was part of the squad that won the 2023 FA Community Shield and helped the team reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. His departure from Arsenal came after his contract expired on June 30, 2025, and he was charged four days later

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