Mate says Arsenal have a player who can take them ‘one step forward’ – HITC

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has praised Thomas Partey on Sky Sports.

Partey joined Arsenal from Spanish club Atlético de Madrid on the summer deadline.

Xhaka has been impressed with the Ghana international midfielder and highlighted his attributes, adding that he would improve the Gunners.

The Swiss told Sky Sports about Partey, as The Mirror transcribes: “He played for Emirates two years ago in the Europa League semi-final when we lost against them.

“Is a great player. If not, Arsenal won’t buy it. It’s that easy. It has the quality to take us a step forward. He is very, very good at duels, his passing is very good.

“He played a different kind of football for Atlético de Madrid so that he can help the team and I’m more than happy to have a player like him, and I’m more than happy if we can play together, get to know each other and start playing. learn (from) others many things. “

Cameo by Thomas Partey

Partey was in action for Arsenal at the weekend, when the midfielder entered as a substitute against Manchester City at the Premier League’s Etihad Stadium.

The midfielder was introduced in the 83rd minute and, according to WhoScored, had a passing accuracy of 88.9%, took 13 touches and made a tackle, an interception and a punt.

Improving the Arsenal

Partey is a very good defensive midfielder who can also propel the team forward, and would make the Gunners better.

The Ghana international scored three La Liga goals for Atlético last season, while in 2018-19, he also found the net three times in the league, according to WhoScored.

It shows that Partey can contribute goals too, and Arsenal would be a better team with him in it.

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