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‘It will make a big difference at Arsenal’: Thomas Partey is ‘exactly’ what the Gunners need to take them to the next level, according to former Ghana boss Avram Grant
- Thomas Partey is the ideal signing to strengthen Arsenal, says Avram Grant
- Grant is familiar with Partey’s strengths after seeing him in charge of Ghana
- He believes that the power of the midfielder and the understanding of the game are excellent.
- Grant praised Partey’s professionalism on and off the pitch as a key strength.
Thomas Partey will prove to be the “perfect” signing at Arsenal, according to former Ghana coach Avram Grant.
Grant worked with the midfielder during his tenure with the Black Stars from 2014 to 2017 and believes that the £ 45 million cut-off day takeover is a ruse by the Gunners.
He told the Sun: ‘I would ask Arsenal fans to give him a few weeks just to get used to English football, because it is still played differently in the Premier League than anywhere else, even if there are more foreign players now.’ .
Thomas Partey is exactly what Arsenal need in midfield, according to Avram Grant
Grant worked with Partey when he was in charge of the Ghana national team.
But he will prove to be a good signing, perfect for what Mikel Arteta is trying to do. When you need him to hold the ball up, he can do it and it fits perfectly with what Arteta is trying to do on his team.
Grant, former Chelsea boss, added: ‘He is a central midfielder, who will win the ball and make the right pass forward and can see the field, also tactically disciplined and committed to his team.
And it will make a big difference for Arsenal, as it did for Atlético. It is a really good signing, just what they needed ”.
Atlético de Madrid signed Partey, 27, when he was 18 in 2011 and he became a key player in Diego Simeone’s team after a successful loan.
Partey is a smart player and always knows where to be at the right time, says Grant.
And his consistency in the heart of the midfield will be a blessing for Arteta, who was desperate to strengthen that area of the field for Arsenal.
“Thomas doesn’t usually have good days and bad days because you know in every game what you will get out of him, what is best for the team,” Grant said.
The Gunners have dangerous options in attack and have developed a toughness in their defense with Arteta, but the midfield is the area with question marks.
Partey is a statement signing for the North London team after they activated their release clause on the day of the transfer deadline and will be a huge boost in the club’s quest for the top four this season.
Grant’s assessment will be music to the ears of Arsenal fans wondering how Partey will settle into the side. He could deliver his debut against Manchester City after the international break on October 17.
The new £ 45 million signing was a deadline boost for Arsenal fans this week
