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The Ghanaian international thanked the Spanish club and his fans for their support during his time on the side
Thomas Partey has sent a farewell message to Atlético de Madrid after completing his move to Arsenal from the Premier League.
The Emirates Stadium team activated the midfielder’s £ 45 million release clause on the day of the transfer deadline to secure his signature.
The 27-year-old will receive a salary of £ 250,000 a week, making him the club’s third highest paid player after Mesut Ozil and Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Partey has been with the rojiblanca team since 2011, where he has developed to become one of the best midfielders in the world.
The midfielder helped the Estadio Metropolitano team win several laurels, including the Europa League and UEFA Super Cup titles.
Partey, who put smiles on the faces of the Atlético de Madrid fans with his demonstrations of command in the center of the park, has sent a farewell message to the fans after his transfer to the Emirates Stadium.
“Dear Atlético fans, today I only have words of thanks for you. For several years, Atlético de Madrid has been my home and this family will always be part of me, ”Partey posted on Instagram.
I want to thank the club for the trust placed in me from day one, but above all I want to thank you, this wonderful fanbase who accepted me from the first moment and who never stops believing in both the good and the bad. times. Atlético de Madrid is not just a club, it is a family. Thank you.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his joy after the midfielder completed his move to the Emirates Stadium team and feels he will be a good addition to his team.
“We have been watching Thomas for a while now, so now we are delighted to add such a high quality player to our team,” Arteta said.
“He is a dynamic midfielder with a lot of energy. He brings a lot of experience from a top-tier club that has competed at the highest level in La Liga and the Champions League for several years.
“We are very impressed with his attitude and his approach to the game. “He is a smart footballer and we are looking forward to him integrating himself into our system and contributing to the progress we are making at the moment at the club.”
Partey could make his debut for Arsenal when they face Manchester City in their next league game on 17 October.
The midfielder is a key member of the Ghana national team and has 27 appearances for West Africans since making his debut against Mauritius in 2017.
Partey is expected to play a prominent role for the Black Stars in their qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations.
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