Thomas Parte has been officially a free agent after the expiration of his Arsenal contract, sparking widespread interest from top European clubs as Ghanaian midfielder watches to secure the next chapter of his career.
Partey, 31, leaves Arsenal after a mixed spell in North London, where injuries hindered his consistency.
Every time he got healthy, he made a significant contribution to Arsenal’s midfield, but his repeated injuries made it difficult for him to get the most out of his abilities.
Last season he was one of the ever-present players at Gunners Midfield, making 52 appearances for the club in all competitions, challenging the league title and helping him reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Thomas Party is attracting interest from clubs in Europe
Now, experienced midfielders are gaining strong interest across the continent. Sources close to the agent industry notified the Turkish giants Besiktas and Fenerbahus already have contact with his aides Catch off side.
Both clubs have expressed their explicit intention to submit initial proposals and view them as an addition to marquee to strengthen the midfield ahead of the 2025/26 season.
According to sources close to the players, Partey is looking for a minimum of three-year contract with a salary of 6 million euros per season. Currently, there is a gap between these demand and financial packages, but the debate continues to work, although Turkish clubs are ready to offer. All stakeholders are optimistic about finding common ground if players prioritize movements.
Partey’s interest is far beyond Turkey. In Spain, Atletico Madrid had previously successfully completed five years and Barcelona had enquiries about his availability, but Juventus began to become interested in bringing Partey to Serie A.
The midfielder wants to play at the highest level after the Arsenal exit.
Partey’s camp revealed that the midfielder’s priorities are to remain in Europe and ideally compete at the highest level in the Champions League, as they aim to maximize the next stage of his career, while taking advantage of the considerable interest he receives across the European market.
Ghanaian internationals are not rushed to decide. He prefers to carefully evaluate all the options available to ensure that his next move is at the top European clubs.
His quality and experience cannot be denied, and if he can move away from fitness issues, he can become a useful addition to some of Europe’s top clubs this summer.
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