Arsenal’s big-money summer signing has revealed why there will be no ‘Partey’ at Emirates Stadium in 2020-21, with the £45 million ($58m) addition opting to wear ‘Thomas’ on his shirt.
Mikel Arteta brought a long-running transfer saga to a close on the final day of the window. With the clock ticking down, the Gunners pushed through a late deal with Atletico Madrid.
Partey, who had been on their radar for some time, is now preparing for a new adventure in English football.
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