Thomas Partey has changed his name to Yakubu after converting to Islam following his recent marriage to Moroccan Sara Bella.
However, despite the name change, the midfielder will still be referred to Partey when playing for Arsenal.
In addition, the 28-year-old will keep Thomas as the name on the back of his shirt when in action.
Thomas Partey has converted to Islam from Christianity after marrying Moroccan Sara Bella
'I have a girl I love, I know my side chicks will leave me but it's no problem,' he joked in an Instagram video posted by Ghanaian journalist Nana Aba Anamoah, as quoted by Pulse.