Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly finalizing a transfer to Spanish club Villarreal CF, according to local media in Ghana.
The deal advances despite ongoing legal proceedings against the 31-year-old, who faces rape charges in the UK.
Partey agreed to personal terms with the La Liga side and could be unveiled imminently, ending his five-year tenure at Arsenal. The North London club had attempted to retain him, but negotiations ultimately collapsed. His departure marks a significant shift after 104 appearances for the Gunners.
The former Atlético Madrid player remains embroiled in a legal case, with a court appearance scheduled at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. The charges, unrelated to football, cast uncertainty over his immediate sporting future. Villarreal has not publicly commented on the transfer or legal matters.