The transfer market has begun to move, and one of the names that resonates the most is Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian midfielder, who has left Arsenal after five seasons, is now a free agent, allowing him to explore various options for his future.
Partey, who was a key figure in Diego Simeone's scheme at Atlético de Madrid, where he scored 16 goals and provided 12 assists in 188 matches, has had a similar performance at Arsenal, with 9 goals and 7 assists in 167 appearances. His best season was the 24/25, where he played 52 matches, 45 of them as a starter, achieving 4 goals and 2 assists.
With Arsenal determined to close its chapter with the player, they have already secured the signing of Danish Christian Norgaard from Brentford for approximately 17.5 million euros, in addition to paying the clause for Martín Zubimendi to Real Sociedad, making it clear that the London club is in full restructuring.
Regarding his future, speculation points to a possible return to LaLiga, where he shone between 2015 and 2020. However, FC Barcelona has ruled out the option of signing Partey, as their squad has enough players in the defensive pivot position. With Frenkie de Jong's renewal in the air, the Blaugrana club relies on Marc Bernal and other players to cover that position.
If Partey ultimately decides not to return to Spain, his future could lie in Italy, where clubs like Juventus and AC Milan have shown interest. However, the Ghanaian might lean towards the offer from Juventus, as Milan will not compete in European tournaments next season.
With a salary of 12 million gross per season at Arsenal, Partey faces the tough decision of his next step. Fans eagerly await to see where this talented midfielder will land.