Partey set to join Villarreal on free transfer despite several rape charges

Thomas Partey is reportedly set to join Villarreal on a free transfer following his exit from Arsenal, reports goal.com.
The 32-year-old has been a free agent since the expiration of his Arsenal contract in June, but now The Athletic reports that the midfielder is expected to sign a two-year deal with Villarreal. The ex-Atletico Madrid man, who couldn’t come to an accord over a new Gunners deal, is said to have already undergone a medical ahead of the move, which could be announced on Wednesday.
Shortly after Partey’s exit from Arsenal, the Ghana international was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The midfielder denies the charges but is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. Despite that, he is nearing a transfer to Villarreal.
The report adds that Partey has been the subject of an investigation that first started in February 2022. The Ghanaian still went on to feature regularly for Arsenal, chalking up 167 appearances and scoring nine goals in the process.