Arsenal dey plan to renew contract talks with their midfielder, Thomas Partey, according to recent reports. Partey, who be 31 years old, dey set to leave the club on a Bosman next summer if dem no extend his contract. Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, don make it clear say Partey be a key player for the team, and dem want am to stay beyond this season.
Partey has been instrumental for Arsenal dis season, starting all six of their Premier League matches and the opening two Champions League games. Despite his history of injuries, Partey has managed to play almost every Premier League minute available, pairing well with Declan Rice in the midfield.
Arsenal dey consider offering Partey a two-year contract extension, which will keep am at the club till he’s 33. This move dey come after Arsenal sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, who go be Declan Rice’s long-term partner in the midfield. Partey might see his game time limited, but he still go be important for the team, especially in lower tier fixtures or when Rice or Merino need rest.
There were rumours linking Partey to moves to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, but transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano say Partey no go leave Arsenal dis January. Romano claim say no decision has been made yet on his contract situation for the summer, but for now, Partey dey stay.
In another twist, Partey might even find himself playing as a right-back against Southampton due to injuries affecting Arsenal’s regular right-backs like Jurrien Timber and Ben White. Partey already play dis role for the first three games of the season before suffering an injury.
