Overview

• Villarreal CF announced on August 7 that the Ghana midfielder has signed a one-year contract with an option for a second season on a free transfer.
• British authorities granted Partey bail on August 5 under conditions barring him from contacting the alleged victims and requiring travel notifications.
• Partey faces five rape charges and one sexual assault charge relating to alleged incidents between April 2021 and June 2022.
• The club emphasized its respect for the presumption of innocence and said it will await the judicial outcome without further comment.
• Partey is due to appear at London’s Old Bailey on September 2 and is expected to join Villarreal’s training sessions on Friday.