Overview

• After his Arsenal contract expired on June 30, Partey is set to join Villarreal on a one-year free transfer with an optional second season.
• He has completed a medical with the Spanish club as they seek to bolster their midfield for next season’s Champions League campaign.
• Partey will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5 facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
• Villarreal’s deal includes clauses allowing the club to adjust or terminate the contract based on the legal outcome.
• Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that the club followed all proper procedures during the investigation into Partey’s conduct.