Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey charged with rape in the UK

Former Arsenal football player Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape.

The 32-year-old Ghanaian midfielder was charged on Friday [July 4] with the five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Thomas Partey denies multiple rape and sexual assault charges

Two counts of rape relate to one woman and three counts of rape relate to a second woman.

The incidents are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.

The charges follow a three year investigation by Scotland Yard and comes just five days after his Arsenal contract expired on June 30. He is currently without a club.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, according to a Skynews report.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: ‘Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.

‘We would ask anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone who has information, to speak with our team.

Partey has just left Arsenal after his contract expired and was said to be attracting interest from clubs including Juventus, Barcelona and Fenerbahce.

The Ghanian player was at the Emirates for five years after signing from Atletico Madrid and has also played dozens of times for his country.

His time with Arsenal was marked by recurring injuries but he played 130 times for the club in the Premier League, including 35 times last season when he scored four goals.

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