Summary
Thomas Partey, a player for Villarreal and former Arsenal footballer, has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault involving three women. The alleged incidents occurred while he was with Arsenal, and his trial is scheduled to start on November 2, 2026. Partey recently played for Villarreal against Tottenham Hotspur and was booed by fans.
Key Facts
- Thomas Partey is a midfielder for Villarreal and formerly played for Arsenal.
- He appeared in a London court and pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault.
- The charges involve five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against three women.
- The alleged incidents took place between April 2021 and June 2022, when Partey was with Arsenal.
- His trial is set for November 2, 2026, and is expected to last six to eight weeks.
- Partey joined Villarreal this summer after his contract with Arsenal ended.
- He previously signed with Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for 50 million euros ($59 million).
- Partey played against Tottenham Hotspur recently and was booed by the Spurs fans.
