BREAKING NEWS: The English Media is making it look like I’m the problem here by refusing to sign the Contract but What Arteta said to me in His office before I changed my mind to leave,no One is talking about that one,to be honest Arteta really shocked me,I didn’t expect that from Him”, Thomas Partey finally reveals what Arteta told Him before He suddenly decides to leave this summer

Thomas Partey is set to leave Arsenal upon the expiry of his contract this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners had been in negotiations with the Ghana international over a new deal and despite initial reports talks were advancing, discussions came to a standstill last week and that will now result in Partey departing the Emirates.

Arsenal will be disappointed to lose Partey’s services, but with Martin Zubimendi coming to the club and potential replacements already lined up, his departure may not be felt terribly.

Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid for £45m in 2020 and went onto make 33 appearances in his debut season.

He became a crucial part of the team, but struggled with injuries and couldn’t find consistent fitness until the 2022/23 season. Partey was an integral member of the Gunners’ title charge, scoring three goals in 40 appearances across all competitions.

The midfielder struggled to keep fit during the following campaign however, missing most of it with a hamstring injury and managing to appear just 16 times.

His final season at Arsenal proved to be his most successful. Partey scored four goals and provided three assists in 52 appearances as he helped his side secure another second-place finish as well as reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The loss of Partey will be disappointing for the Gunners. He has been a solid performer during his time in north London, but there are aspects of a departure that make sense. Not receiving a fee is a burden, but Partey’s inability to stay fit and slowly decreasing ability mean letting him go isn’t the worst thing.

Arsenal already seem ready to replace Partey. Martin Zubimendi should be announced any day now and the Gunners are progressing well in their attempts to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford. They should soon be ready to fill the void left by the Ghanaian.
### 🚨 BREAKING: Thomas Partey Reveals Arteta Discussion Behind Arsenal Exit

Thomas Partey has spoken out amid increasing media speculation about his **refusal to sign a new Arsenal contract**, clarifying that **a private conversation with Mikel Arteta** played a key role in his **decision to leave the club**.

In a striking revelation, Partey reportedly said:

> **“The English media is making it look like I’m the problem here by refusing to sign the contract, but what Arteta said to me in his office before I changed my mind to leave — no one is talking about that one. To be honest, Arteta really shocked me, I didn’t expect that from him.”**

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### 🧠 What We Know So Far

* **Partey’s contract expires this summer**, and he will leave as a free agent.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the **talks for a renewal broke down last week**, and Arsenal chose not to offer an extension under the current terms.

* **Initial reports** suggested Partey was stalling due to wage demands or role concerns — **but his own comments now challenge that**, hinting at **a disagreement or loss of trust** following his meeting with Arteta.

* Arteta’s exact words have **not been publicly disclosed**, but they appear to have shifted Partey’s stance from willing to extend to **firmly deciding to walk away**.

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### 🔍 Context Behind the Departure

* Partey joined Arsenal in 2020 for £45 million from Atlético Madrid and, when fit, was **one of the club’s best ball-winning midfielders**, anchoring the midfield alongside Granit Xhaka and later Declan Rice.

* However, persistent **hamstring and thigh injuries** severely limited his availability over the past two seasons.

* In 2023/24, after recovering fully, Partey managed **52 appearances**, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists — a **strong final campaign** that made many fans hopeful about an extension.

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### 🔁 Arsenal’s Midfield Reset

Arsenal appear ready to **reshape their midfield core**:

* ✅ **Martin Zubimendi** (Real Sociedad) – close to completion
* 🧩 **Christian Nørgaard** (Brentford) – interest progressing
* ✖️ **Partey** – leaving on a free
* ❓ **Jorginho** – uncertain long-term role
* 🔁 **Lokonga, Elneny** – both expected to leave or go on loan

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### 🔮 What’s Next for Partey?

Despite injuries, Partey is still only 31 and attracting interest from:

* **Saudi Arabian clubs** – substantial wage offers on the table
* **Serie A clubs** – including Juventus and Napoli, who value his experience
* **Turkish sides** – Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have monitored his situation before

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### 📢 Summary

* **Partey’s exit isn’t just about fitness or age** — it now appears tied to a **disagreement or disillusionment** with Mikel Arteta behind closed doors.
* Arsenal are set for a **major midfield reshuffle**, with younger, more durable players targeted.
* **Partey leaves as a high-level professional**, with strong contributions when available, but his latest statement reveals a **potentially sour end** to an otherwise respected Arsenal career.

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Would you like a deeper dive into **what Arteta may have told Partey**, or a scouting report on **Zubimendi vs Partey** to see how Arsenal’s midfield dynamic may evolve?