Thomas Partey (30 years old, Ghana) has not been seen in Arsenal training since October. Around that time he was injured again after playing fifteen minutes against Manchester City. It was his return after being a starter at the start of the Premier League for Mikel Arteta… on the right side! The signing of Declan Rice takes away his focus in the Gunners’ midfield, but an untimely thigh injury has forced him to be in the dry dock again on a continuous basis. He has played five games throughout the campaign and rumors about his future are constant in the London club. The greatest joy for Arsenal is the return of Thomas, who had a forgettable season with the Gunners.
While Thomas gains competition rhythm, Arsenal is in search of a five. Zubimendi, from Real Sociedad, is the one that Arteta likes the most and therefore Thomas could leave. The African midfielder’s contract expires in 2025 and, if Arsenal wants to recover part of the €50M they paid to Atlético in 2020, they would have to negotiate his departure this coming summer. To add to his poor season, Thomas has not been able to lend a hand to Ghana in the African Cup, which surely would have been very good for them. His team said goodbye to the tournament at the first opportunity. A serious muscle injury to Thomas has caused him to lose a lot of prominence in Arteta’s Gunners team. On big days the Spanish coach bets on Rice, along with Odegaard and Havertz to occupy the three midfielder positions in his usual 4-3-3. Which leaves Thomas in a compromised position.
Thomas’ name has recently been linked to Spain. His ability to play as a single ‘5’ and to disengage and reach the rival area with danger are highly valued qualities. Barcelona is attentive to his situation, but the precarious culé economy does not allow it to make large outlays. Thomas has been linked to Saudi Arabia in the past. Precisely this little participation of Thomas in Arsenal comes after having his best season with those in London. Arteta gave him stripes and he was indisputable alongside Xhaka (now at Leverkusen) and Odegaard. He now optimistically rejoins the group, with the conviction that he can once again be important at Arsenal. And we will talk about the future in the summer.
2024-01-25 18:50:32
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