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The Ghana international midfielder is eager to start his Premier League career but will be wearing ‘Thomas’ on his jersey
Arsenal’s big summer contract has revealed why there will be no ‘Partey’ at Emirates Stadium in 2020-21, with the addition of £ 45 million ($ 58 million) opting to wear ‘Thomas’ on their jersey.
Mikel Arteta closed a long transfer saga on the last day of the window. With time running out, the Gunners reached a late deal with Atlético de Madrid.
Partey, who had been on his radar for some time, is now gearing up for a new adventure in English football.
Many are suggesting that he move seamlessly into the Arsenal fold, with his combative qualities in the midfield position seemingly tailor-made for life in the Premier League.
The 27-year-old, who turned down interest elsewhere to head to North London, is eager to get going.
However, he will put his first name on the back of his number 18 jersey.
Explaining that decision, the Ghanaian international said about the club official website: “I’ve seen that there is Partey everywhere and even the photographer asked me why I don’t wear Partey on my shirt and I said it’s because I started with Thomas and people are familiar with Thomas so I need to go with Thomas. . “
Partey is looking to start immediately at Arsenal and is already heralding himself as the solution to the Gunners’ long-standing problems in the middle of the park. He is expected to fill a role once held by the likes of Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva, but the former Atlético star says he is prepared to play where necessary.
“I think the most important thing is that I like to play in the midfield, but then wherever I need to play to help the team, I will play there and do my best to help the team.”
It could be that Partey is in the background on Saturday with a debut against Manchester City, facing players like Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho.
“Well, it’s Mikel’s decision,” Partey said when asked if he expected to face City. “I have just arrived. For me, I am prepared, but I need to get used to the style of play before I can play.”
