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Publication date: Monday, October 5, 2020 11:29 AM
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Atlético de Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey on a long-term contract.
The Spanish club announced that the Gunners complied with the £ 45 million release clause reported by the midfielder with minutes to spare on the transfer deadline.
The 27-year-old Ghana international played 35 times last season for Atlético, who say the Gunners made an offer that coincided with their release clause with 32 minutes left in the window.
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“LaLiga informed Atlético de Madrid at 11:28 pm on Monday that Arsenal representatives have paid the termination clause for Thomas Partey at the sports association’s headquarters,” read a statement on Atlético’s website.
Therefore, the player has unilaterally terminated his contract with our club, which lasted until June 30, 2023 ”.
Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira has moved in the opposite direction, joining the LaLiga club on loan for one season.
On the signing of Partey, Arsenal manager Edu said: “Thomas has all the attributes needed to be a top Arsenal player. He is a leader on and off the pitch and is exactly the type of player and person we want at the club. We already feel like we know Thomas very well based on the work we’ve done closely analyzing his performances of late.
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“With his complete game and positive aggressive style, he will be a brilliant addition to our team. We have had a good start to the season and we want to continue to build on this with Thomas now part of our club. “
Coach Mikel Arteta added: “We have been watching Thomas for a while so now we are delighted to add such a high quality player to our team. He is a dynamic and energetic midfielder. 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.
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