Former Arsenal midfielder and Ghanaian international Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Monday, August 5, 2025. The 32-year-old is facing serious criminal charges, including five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three different women.
The alleged offences are reported to have occurred between 2021 and 2022, during the period Partey was an active Premier League player. While most of the incidents reportedly took place in the United Kingdom, at least one of the alleged assaults is said to have occurred in Spain.
Partey, who arrived in court dressed in a dark suit, only confirmed his identity during the brief session and did not enter a formal plea. The magistrate granted him bail under strict conditions. These include a ban on contacting any of the complainants, an obligation to notify police of any address changes, and securing police approval for any travel outside of the UK.
The court set a date for the case to be transferred to the Old Bailey, where a fuller hearing is scheduled to take place on September 2, 2025.
Partey’s legal team has maintained his innocence, stating that he has fully cooperated with the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service throughout the three-year-long investigation. His lawyer further asserted that Partey is determined to clear his name.
The charges come shortly after Partey’s contract with Arsenal expired on June 30, 2025. Despite ongoing investigations since July 2022, the midfielder continued to play for the club under Mikel Arteta’s management. Partey joined Arsenal in 2020 from Spanish side Atlético Madrid in a £45 million deal and went on to make over 130 appearances in all competitions.
Speculation around his football future has intensified following his court appearance. Multiple reports suggest he is close to finalizing a move to La Liga side Villarreal on a two-year deal. It is understood that he has already completed a medical, and while his bail conditions allow him to continue his professional activities, the legal case may overshadow his return to Spanish football.
The developments have drawn sharp attention both in the football world and on social media, where public opinion remains divided. With his next court appearance scheduled in a matter of weeks, the spotlight remains firmly on the midfielder as legal proceedings move forward.
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